Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Pilomatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $2,350 for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a $1,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.984.3.20.7

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$2,350

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