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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines RECORD

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
RECORD40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
RECORD72h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
RECORD30m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
RECORD$2,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
L888.4
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$2,450

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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 RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting figures between 0 and +2 seconds per day and another experiencing -5 seconds per day in its worst position. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable, thin case, described as elegant and well-balanced, with specific mentions of the clean dial design, applied numerals, and sharp blue hands. Some owners find the Roman numeral font exceptional and the watch a great value for its price. However, several sources point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet and no lume, with 30m water resistance also noted as minimal. One reviewer found the 40mm size with a 13.8mm thickness cumbersome and its legibility terrible due to the handset and dial printing, while another owner felt the watch wore larger than expected.

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