Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the HELM Komodo?

At MSRP the HELM Komodo is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $954 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the HELM Komodo?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the HELM Komodo — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the HELM Komodo?

The HELM Komodo is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the HELM Komodo?

The HELM Komodo carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the HELM Komodo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the HELM Komodo uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHELM Komodo

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

HELM Komodo

komodo

MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Komodo40mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Komodo40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Komodo300m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Double-Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$295

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