Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $5,375 for the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) — a $4,126 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) wears larger at 46.3mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 4.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)?

The Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) carries a 120-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) uses the SH21.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsChristopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)

C12-41A5D0-T00K0-RK

MSRP $5,375

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Twelve X (Ti)46.3mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Twelve X (Ti)120h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Twelve X (Ti)100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Twelve X (Ti)$5,375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

SH21

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

120h

Jewels

Complications

None

Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$5,375

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