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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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