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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
9S66
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$6,100

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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 SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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