Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $1,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap).

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

skyfighter-refurbished

MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

—

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$199

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