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Astor + Banks ChronovsPraesidus Type H-75

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
44mm
39mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$245

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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.

Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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