Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch?

The DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch?

The DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch?

The DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch42mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch42h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Barton Springs III 42mm Mechanical Diving Watch200m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

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Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

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