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

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $2,200 for the Seiko Astron — a $951 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Astron — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Astron?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (3X62).

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Astron

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 Astron

ssj013j1

MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Astron41.2mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Astron40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Astron100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

3X62

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$2,200

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