Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Galo Copper?

At MSRP the Galo Copper is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $967 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Galo Copper?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Copper — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Galo Copper?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Galo Copper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Galo Copper?

The Galo Copper carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Galo Copper?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Galo Copper uses the Seiko NH35.

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Astor + Banks PilomaticvsGalo Copper

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Galo Copper

copper

MSRP $282

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Copper38.5mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Copper41h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Copper100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Copper$282

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$282

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