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Astor + Banks ChronovsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
33mm
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
9F51

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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