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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGrand Seiko SBGY002

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
SBGY002
Grand SeikoSBGY002
MSRP $30,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
SBGY00238.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
SBGY00272h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
SBGY00230m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
SBGY002$30,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
9R31
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$30,000

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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 SBGY002

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGY002 for its impeccable design, finishing, and attention to detail, highlighting its slender 38.5mm case and thin profile for comfortable wear. The Spring Drive movement, calibre 9R31, is noted for its accuracy within one second per day and a 72-hour power reserve, with one owner appreciating the movement's finishing and the watch's overall class and simplicity, preferring the power reserve indicator on the case back. The Snowflake dial's appearance changes with light, often appearing less yellow than expected, and a matte blue strap can make the SBGY002 more casual for daily wear, complementing the seconds hand. The Grand Seiko SBGY002 is considered a home run for its combination of iconic dial and dress case, though its yellow gold construction and price point position it differently than steel alternatives.

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