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Astor + Banks ChronovsSternglas Sedius

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Sedius
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
TMI VH31
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$301

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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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