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Astor + Banks ChronovsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

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The bottom line

The 42mm Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm wears 2mm narrower than the 44mm Chrono — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm is lauded for its lightweight, shock-resistant 42mm Norteq composite case, contributing to a comfortable wear. Reviewers highlight its good legibility despite the skeletonized dial and its robust 200m water resistance, positioning it as a versatile sports watch. It is powered by a COSC-certified NB08S automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some find its price of €5,550 high for what they perceive as a whimsical design. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm for its innovative case construction and comfortable, legible design.

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Astor + Banks Chrono
Astor + Banks Chrono
MSRP $575
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
MSRP $6,158
Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
MSRP $6,158

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm41h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm$6,158

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
NORQAIN NN08S
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$6,158

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