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Astor + Banks ChronovsPinion Pure Steel

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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