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

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

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

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

—

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$299

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