Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the anOrdain Model 2?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $2,673 for the anOrdain Model 2 — a $2,523 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the anOrdain Model 2?

The anOrdain Model 2 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 anOrdain Model 2?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the anOrdain Model 2?

The anOrdain Model 2 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 anOrdain Model 2?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the anOrdain Model 2 runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8vsanOrdain Model 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

anOrdain Model 2

model-2-flax

MSRP $2,673

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Model 241mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Model 242h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Model 250m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Model 2$2,673

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Model 2

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$2,673

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