Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $3,600 for the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch — a $2,351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch wears larger at 42.6mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch uses the 8L45.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

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

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

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MSRP $3,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch72h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$3,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

8L45

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$3,600

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