Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,850 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Longines MASTER COLLECTION runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.257.4.77.6

MSRP $2,850

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

MASTER COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

MASTER COLLECTION—

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

L592.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$2,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, classic styling, and impressive finishing, with specific call-outs for its beautiful dials, Breguet numerals, and the smooth winding feel of its movements. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the value proposition, particularly for complications like annual calendars and chronographs, often citing the L893 caliber's 72-hour power reserve. Some owners find the collection's traditional design less appealing than sportier alternatives, and a few note minor drawbacks such as a subdial obscuring a numeral or a bracelet lacking micro-adjustments. One owner reported a potential issue with the moon phase setting mechanism. Overall, the consensus is that the Longines Master Collection offers significant value and refined styling, making it a highly regarded choice for a Swiss dress watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's polished 18ct rose gold case is a notable feature. The lume brightness is somewhat lacking, which may be a drawback for those who value legibility in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on whether the olive green dial's color shift is a desirable feature or a potential issue.

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