Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $1,900 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a $651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40.6mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a 1.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

spb445j1

MSRP $1,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$1,900

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