Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $799 for the Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind — a $649 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind?

The Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind 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 Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8vsJack Mason Ellum Manual Wind

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Ellum Manual Wind38mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Ellum Manual Wind42h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Ellum Manual Wind50m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Ellum Manual Wind$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$799

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