Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $260, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $989 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph runs a quartz.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

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MSRP $1,249

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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MSRP $260

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

MIDNIGHT OAK

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$260

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