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Astor + Banks ChronovsSeiko Essentials Solar

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Chrono$575
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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