Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $1,070 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$179

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