Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHelgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 6S21

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$299

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