Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $15,873 for the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord — a $14,374 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord runs a automatic (LW07).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Nord

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord

spidolite-nord

MSRP $15,873

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Spidolite Nord44mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Spidolite Nord42h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Spidolite Nord100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Spidolite Nord$15,873

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

LW07

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$15,873

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