Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Dan Henry 1970?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $1,189 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Dan Henry 1970?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Dan Henry 1970 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Dan Henry 1970?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Dan Henry 1970?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Dan Henry 1970 runs a automatic.

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsDan Henry 1970

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Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

197040mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

197040h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

1970200m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

1970$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Orange

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

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Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$310

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