Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sternglas Lumatik?

At MSRP the Sternglas Lumatik is the cheaper of the two at $539, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $710 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sternglas Lumatik?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Lumatik — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sternglas Lumatik?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Sternglas Lumatik.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sternglas Lumatik?

The Sternglas Lumatik carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Sternglas Lumatik?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Sternglas Lumatik uses the Miyota 8315.

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Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSternglas Lumatik

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Sternglas Lumatik

lumatik

MSRP $539

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Lumatik38mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Lumatik60h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Lumatik50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Lumatik$539

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Luminova weiß und orange

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$539

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