Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is the cheaper of the two at $1,335, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $164 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian wears larger at 43.6mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian runs a automatic (SW200).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsChristopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

C65-38A3H4-S00B0-B0

MSRP $1,335

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

C65 Dune Aeolian43.6mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

C65 Dune Aeolian38h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

C65 Dune Aeolian150m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

C65 Dune Aeolian$1,335

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

None

SLN BL Grade X1

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

SW200

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Complications

None

Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$1,335

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