Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $401 for the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 — a $251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

The Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

The Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 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 Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

The Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 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 Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8vsMatterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Matterhorn Watch Co.DiveMaster 300

MSRP $401

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

DiveMaster 30041mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

DiveMaster 30042h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

DiveMaster 300300m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

DiveMaster 300$401

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Black

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

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