Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $1,600 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 35.9mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial — a 6.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 5m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel 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" Enamel Dial?

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

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel 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" Enamel Dial

spb537j1

MSRP $1,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial35.9mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial72h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial$1,600

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

$1,600

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