Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch is the cheaper of the two at $480, against $495 for the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel — a $15 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

The Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

The Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel.

What movement does the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch uses the Seiko NH35A and the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel uses the Seiko NH35.

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

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MSRP $480

Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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MSRP $495

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch41mm

A-11 Sand DLC Steel38mm

Power Reserve

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch40h

A-11 Sand DLC Steel40h

Water Resistance

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch200m

A-11 Sand DLC Steel100m

MSRP

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch$480

A-11 Sand DLC Steel$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

black

Beige NATO

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$480

$495

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