Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $443 for the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC — a $293 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC?

The Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC?

The Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC

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MSRP $443

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC43mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC40h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC200m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC$443

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$443

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