Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

At MSRP the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast is the cheaper of the two at $598, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $902 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Wolfpoint Arctic Beast wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast runs a automatic (Sellita SW200).

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

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MSRP $1,500

Wolfpoint Arctic Beast

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MSRP $598

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Arctic Beast43mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Arctic Beast38h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Arctic Beast30m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Arctic Beast$598

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Sellita SW200

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$598

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