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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsVaer Field

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Field40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Field100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$329

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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 Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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