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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPraesidus Type H-75

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$245

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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 Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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