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Astor + Banks ChronovsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Mecaquartz
MSRP $610

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Chronoking Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Chronoking Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Chronoking Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Chronoking Mecaquartz$610

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver Vertical Brushed dial, Applied indexes w/ White Super Luminous, Semi-Glossy White inner ring w/ Black Super Luminous dots.

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Seiko VK64
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$610

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz for its versatile 38mm size, retro racing design, and excellent finishing for its price point. The reliable Seiko mecaquartz movement is frequently highlighted, as is the watch's 100M water resistance and extensive Super-LumiNova for legibility. Some owners appreciate the 12:00 date window and the satisfying mechanical-feeling chronograph reset. However, one owner found the 38mm case too small for their wrist. The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is available starting at $479. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust build at an accessible price.

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