Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Chronopod C006 or the Astor + Banks Pilomatic?

At MSRP the Ikepod Chronopod C006 is the cheaper of the two at $853, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $396 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Chronopod C006 or the Astor + Banks Pilomatic?

The Ikepod Chronopod C006 wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Chronopod C006 or the Astor + Banks Pilomatic?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Ikepod Chronopod C006.

What movement does the Ikepod Chronopod C006 run compared to the Astor + Banks Pilomatic?

The Ikepod Chronopod C006 runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VK63), while the Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic (Sellita SW200).

Side by side

Ikepod Chronopod C006vsAstor + Banks Pilomatic

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

Ikepod Chronopod C006

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MSRP $853

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

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MSRP $1,249

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronopod C00644mm

Pilomatic42mm

Power Reserve

Chronopod C00640h

Pilomatic40h

Water Resistance

Chronopod C00650m

Pilomatic200m

MSRP

Chronopod C006$853

Pilomatic$1,249

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK63

Sellita SW200

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$853

$1,249

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