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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
9R01
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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