Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the DOXA Army?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $2,490 for the DOXA Army — a $1,915 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the DOXA Army?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 42.5mm for the DOXA Army — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the DOXA Army?

The DOXA Army is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Astor + Banks Chrono.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the DOXA Army?

The Astor + Banks Chrono runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5050.B), while the DOXA Army runs a automatic.

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsDOXA DOXA Army

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

DOXA DOXA Army

doxa-army-bronze-bezel

MSRP $2,490

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

DOXA Army42.5mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

DOXA Army40h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

DOXA Army300m

MSRP

Chrono$575

DOXA Army$2,490

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

Dial Color

Black

DOXA Army, bronze bezel

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

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Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$2,490

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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DOXA Army

The DOXA Army is widely praised for its compelling blend of vintage aesthetics and modern specifications, featuring a slim 11.95mm case with 300m water resistance and a unique inverted sector dial with aged lume. Reviewers highlight its versatile stainless steel case with radial brushing, scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet or FKM rubber strap. The black version is described as timelessly cool, while the green offers a unique, rugged aesthetic. The DOXA Army utilizes the reliable ETA 2824 movement and is priced at $2,050 and up. Some owners find the bronze version's mixed-metal look unappealing and question its price premium, while others appreciate the ceramic bezel. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA Army highly for its successful execution of vintage charm with modern materials and specifications.

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