Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $8,645 for the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm — a $7,396 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm uses the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsNorqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

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

Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

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MSRP $8,645

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm42mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm62h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm$8,645

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Skeleton

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

Power Reserve

40h

62h

Complications

None

Chronograph, Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$8,645

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