Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $654 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 41.7mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 0.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea 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 Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 4R35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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 Sea

srpl11

MSRP $595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Prospex Sea41.7mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$595

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