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Astor + Banks ChronovsMaen Classic 36

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Classic 3640h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Classic 3650m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$639

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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.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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