Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $199 for the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II — a $49 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle II wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle II is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II?

The Makara Watches Sea Turtle II carries a 41-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 Makara Watches Sea Turtle II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Makara Watches Sea Turtle II uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Makara Watches Sea Turtle II

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MSRP $199

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Sea Turtle II44mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Sea Turtle II41h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Sea Turtle II300m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Sea Turtle II$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$199

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