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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPraesidus Vince Speranza A-11

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Vince Speranza A-1140h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Vince Speranza A-11100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Vince Speranza A-11$359

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
NH35

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$359

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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 Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

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