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

At MSRP the Seiko DressKX is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $934 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Seiko DressKX — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko DressKX.

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

The Seiko DressKX 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 DressKX?

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

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko DressKX

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 DressKX

srpe51

MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

DressKX40mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

DressKX41h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

DressKX100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$315

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