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Astor + Banks ChronovsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$460

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

The 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition is praised for its vibrant blue translucent dial with a glowing day disc and its luminous orange stripe on the NATO strap. Reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style watches, including this model, exemplary gateway watches offering significant value and quality for their price, with the BAMFORD edition noted at a reasonable $460 for a limited run of 2,025 pieces. A trade-off mentioned is compromised water resistance due to the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, reviewers find the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition a great release, particularly for its striking aesthetics and value proposition.

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