Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $29,210 for the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds — a $27,710 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds?

The Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds?

The Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds?

The Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds?

Both watches run manual movements — the Astor + Banks AB Clásico uses the ETA 6497-1 and the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds uses the DB-G06.

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGarrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds

s2-timepiece

MSRP $29,210

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

S2 Deadbeat Seconds42mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

S2 Deadbeat Seconds45h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

S2 Deadbeat Seconds100m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

S2 Deadbeat Seconds$29,210

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

—

10mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

DB-G06

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$29,210

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds

The Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds is praised for its handcrafted dial and in-house DB-G06 movement featuring a deadbeat seconds complication. Reviewers note the movement is regulated to within +3 seconds per day and offers a 45-hour power reserve, with traditional decoration and a large balance bridge. The 42mm stainless steel case is 10mm thick and boasts 100m water resistance. A significant drawback is the substantial wait time, ranging from at least a year to 16 months, and the watch is priced at £19,000 before taxes, with only 10 produced annually. Overall, reviewers highlight the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds as a highly personalized and handcrafted timepiece, with the long lead time being the primary consideration.

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