Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Ferro Distinct 2?

At MSRP the Ferro Distinct 2 is the cheaper of the two at $445, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $804 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Ferro Distinct 2?

The Ferro Distinct 2 wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Ferro Distinct 2?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Ferro Distinct 2.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Ferro Distinct 2?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Ferro Distinct 2 runs a quartz.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsFerro Distinct 2

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Ferro Distinct 2

distinct-2-blue

MSRP $445

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Distinct 244mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Distinct 240h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Distinct 250m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Distinct 2$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$445

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