Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Medic Brass is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $861 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Vario 1918 Medic Brass uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

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MSRP $1,249

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

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MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$388

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