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

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $3,000 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER — a $1,751 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER carries a 45-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?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER uses the 8R46.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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

srq037j1

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 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

8R46

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$3,000

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