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Astor + Banks ChronovsVaer Design Navy Solar

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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