Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $775 for the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm — a $625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm?

The Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm?

The Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm 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 Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm uses the Miyota 9039.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm

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MSRP $775

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Verimatic 39mm39mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Verimatic 39mm40h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Verimatic 39mm200m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Verimatic 39mm$775

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

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$775

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