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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$645

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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