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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $453

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Skindiver Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Skindiver Automatic150m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Skindiver Automatic$453

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 8315
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$453

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is widely praised for its attractive vintage aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and legible dial, with many owners highlighting its quality build and value under $500. Owners often commend the Beads of Rice bracelet and tropic strap, the box sapphire crystal, and the overall solid feel that suggests nothing is cheap. Specific praise is given to its lume, which some find lasts well and is great, and its accuracy, with one owner noting exceptional performance. However, some find the finishing merely fine, not exceptional, and note issues with the push-pull crown lacking a positive lock or being noisy. The 20mm strap width and drilled lugs that don't fit all spring bars are also mentioned as potential drawbacks. The Miyota 8315 movement, while preferred over the 8215, is described by one owner as noisy, and the non-transferable warranty policy is a concern for some.

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