Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $1,074 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

fleuss-automatic-nessie-pearl-diver-limited-edition-nessie-blue-sp-5168-01

MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

SII NH35A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$425

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