Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $2,500 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a $1,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

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

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph carries a 45-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 Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph uses the 8R48.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $2,500

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

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

8R48

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$2,500

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