Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $699 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$550

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