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Astor + Banks ChronovsFarer ROCHÉ II

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
World Timer
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,495

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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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

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