Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $725 for the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite — a $575 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite?

The Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite uses the Miyota 9039.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite

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MSRP $725

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Sylph: Graphite39mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Sylph: Graphite40h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Sylph: Graphite100m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Sylph: Graphite$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Grey

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$725

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