Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $6,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGH263 — a $4,951 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH263 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGH263.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Grand Seiko SBGH263 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Grand Seiko SBGH263

sbgh263g

MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

SBGH26339.5mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

SBGH26355h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

SBGH26330m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$6,200

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Astor + Banks Pilomatic vs Grand Seiko SBGH263 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Yemamicro

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Grand Seiko SBGH263vsYema Flygraf Pilot Grand Seiko SBGH263vsYema Diver Grand Seiko SBGH263vsYema Flygraf Navigator Bremont Boeing ModelvsGrand Seiko SBGH263 Astor + Banks PilomaticvsYema Flygraf Navigator Astor + Banks PilomaticvsDan Henry 1972

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 38–43mm watches

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

At a glance

Full specifications

Follow this matchup

More watches worth a look

Flygraf Pilot

Diver

1972

Boeing Model

Pioneer Classic Edition

Tourbillon Hand Wound

Roosevelt

MBII

People also compared