Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $1,499 for the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

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MSRP $1,249

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

hammerhead-v3-300m-tantalum-limited-edition

MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$1,499

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