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Horage Autark K2 Small SecondsvsPraesidus Service Watch

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Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,590
$259

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What people say

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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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