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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsZelos Helmsman 3

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$529

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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