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

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $548 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Merion — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSternglas Merion

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

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Merion200m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

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Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$701

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