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Astor + Banks ChronovsOrient Esteem II

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Esteem II41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Esteem II40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Esteem II50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
FT622
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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