Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $3,575 for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono — a $2,326 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono uses the H-31.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

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 Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

h76786733

MSRP $3,575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono46mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono60h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono$3,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

46mm

Thickness

—

16.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

H-31

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$3,575

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