Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $984 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the 7S26.

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Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Seiko Recraft Series

snkm97p9

MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

7S26

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$265

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