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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
40mm
37.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
4R36
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$415

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

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