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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
L888.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$2,000

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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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