Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Seiko King Turtle is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $849 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Seiko King Turtle runs a automatic (4R36).

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Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Seiko King Turtle

srpe03

MSRP $650

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

4R36

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$650

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