Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Velini Crosshair?

At MSRP the Velini Crosshair is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $299 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Velini Crosshair?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 33mm for the Velini Crosshair — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Velini Crosshair?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Velini Crosshair.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Velini Crosshair?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Velini Crosshair runs a quartz (Ronda Swiss Made Quartz).

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Astor + Banks PilomaticvsVelini Crosshair

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

Velini Crosshair

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MSRP $950

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Crosshair33mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Crosshair—

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Crosshair30m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Crosshair$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Ronda Swiss Made Quartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$950

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