Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $2,931 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a.

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