Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,345, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $154 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto runs a automatic (H-10).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto

h76615130

MSRP $1,345

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto42mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto80h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto$1,345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

H-10

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$1,345

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