Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Fortis Stratoliner S-41?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $5,450 for the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 — a $3,951 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Fortis Stratoliner S-41?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Fortis Stratoliner S-41?

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Fortis Stratoliner S-41?

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Fortis Stratoliner S-41?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 runs a automatic (Manufacture Caliber WERK 17).

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsFortis Stratoliner S-41

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Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Fortis Stratoliner S-41

S-41

MSRP $5,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Stratoliner S-4141mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Stratoliner S-4160h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Stratoliner S-41200m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Stratoliner S-41$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$5,450

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