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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsOrient Bambino Version 1

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Bambino Version 1
OrientBambino Version 1
MSRP $255

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Bambino Version 140mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Bambino Version 140h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Bambino Version 130m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Bambino Version 1$255

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
F6724
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$255

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 1

The Orient Bambino Version 1 is widely praised as an exceptional value dress watch with a timeless aesthetic, appreciated for its automatic movement and quality under $150. Owners consistently highlight its smart, quintessential dress watch look, with Roman numeral and index markers being a particular point of admiration. Some reviewers note the dial has a greenish/blueish tint rather than pure white, and the winding motion is described as a little rough. Accuracy is reported as very good, with one owner seeing +1 second per day. While the design is praised, some find its size slightly large for a dress watch, and one owner found rotor noise and size bothersome. Stock straps are frequently mentioned as a drawback, described as plasticky, non-tapering, or not to taste. Some owners suggest better value can be found elsewhere, citing mineral crystal and non-hacking, non-handwinding movement as drawbacks.

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