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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
9S64
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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