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Astor + Banks ChronovsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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