Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto is the cheaper of the two at $645, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $604 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto uses the H-10.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

h39415754

MSRP $645

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

American Classic Valiant Auto34mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

American Classic Valiant Auto80h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

American Classic Valiant Auto50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

American Classic Valiant Auto$645

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

H-10

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$645

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