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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsGrand Seiko SLGA009

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
SLGA009
Grand SeikoSLGA009
MSRP $9,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
SLGA00940mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
SLGA009120h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
SLGA009100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
SLGA009$9,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
9RA2
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$9,800

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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 SLGA009

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 "White Birch II" is praised for its Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2 movement, offering exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day and a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its refined dial texture, inspired by Shinshu forests, and the Series 9 design with a frost-finished movement. The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case and a power reserve indicator on the movement bridge. However, its price of $8,600 to $9,100 USD is noted as relatively expensive, reflecting Grand Seiko's increasing price points. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA009 a highly refined timepiece, with its advanced Spring Drive movement and aesthetic improvements being key strengths.

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