Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $254 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical 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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical uses the 6R55.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

spb513j1

MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

6R55

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$995

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