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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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