Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $2,499 for the Zelos Comet 39 — a $1,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Comet 39 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Zelos Comet 39.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Zelos Comet 39?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Zelos Comet 39 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsZelos Comet 39

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

Zelos Comet 39

zelos-comet-39

MSRP $2,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Comet 3940h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$2,499

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