Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,150, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition uses the 6R55.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

spb517j1

MSRP $1,150

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

6R55

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$1,150

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