Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $1,295 for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto — a $46 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 32mm for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto carries a 43-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto uses the ETA 2681.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

h40405121

MSRP $1,295

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

American Classic RailRoad Auto43h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

American Classic RailRoad Auto50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Beige

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

ETA 2681

Power Reserve

40h

43h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$1,295

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