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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsVario Futurist

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Silver
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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