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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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