Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $2,930 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a $2,355 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 29.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a 14.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Astor + Banks Chrono is rated to 100m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Chrono.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Astor + Banks Chrono runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5050.B), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde runs a manual (Alpha | manual).

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

475

MSRP $2,930

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m

MSRP

Chrono$575

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Gold

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

Alpha | manual

Type

Quartz

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$2,930

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Hodinkee

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

Fratello

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