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

At MSRP the Seiko Monster is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $699 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Monster wears larger at 42.4mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 0.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Seiko Monster?

The Seiko Monster carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Monster uses the 4R36.

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Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Monster

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 Monster

srpe27

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Monster42.4mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Monster41h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Monster200m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$550

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