Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Nodus Sector Deep?

At MSRP the Nodus Sector Deep is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $599 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Nodus Sector Deep?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Nodus Sector Deep?

The Nodus Sector Deep is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Nodus Sector Deep?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Nodus Sector Deep uses the Seiko NH35.

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Astor + Banks Pilomatic

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MSRP $1,249

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Sector Deep38mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic—

Sector Deep41h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Sector Deep500m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Sector Deep$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$650

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