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 $3,100 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 2mm 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 (L888.5).

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

L2.893.4.77.6

MSRP $3,100

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

MASTER COLLECTION—

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

MASTER COLLECTION$3,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

L888.5

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

$3,100

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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 and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent fit and finish, heritage-inspired design with features like Breguet numerals and leaf hands, and the value it offers, particularly for complications like chronographs and annual calendars. Specific models are noted for their beautiful dial execution, creamy white barleycorn or blue starburst finishes, and practical complications. Some owners find the Master Collection thin and dressy, appreciating its vintage aesthetic. However, drawbacks mentioned include a subdial potentially obscuring numerals, a bracelet lacking micro-adjustments causing fit issues for some, and a case finishing described as homogenous by one owner. The 30m water resistance on annual calendar models is considered light, and the crown and pushers on the moon phase chronograph are described as uninspiring. One owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism.

From video reviewers

The diamond hour markers are a notable strength. The movement accuracy was not discussed.

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