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Astor + Banks ChronovsCWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
36.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$333

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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