Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Vario Futurist?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Vario Futurist?

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

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsVario Futurist

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 Futurist

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MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Purple

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$648

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