Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

At MSRP the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 35 hours on the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

SU1963

MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Acrylic/Sapphire

Dial Color

40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

3 vph

Power Reserve

40h

35h

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$449

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