Which is bigger, the Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II uses the Miyota 9015 and the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark IIvsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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Crafter Blue Mechanic Ocean Mark II

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Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mechanic Ocean Mark II41mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Mechanic Ocean Mark II—

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Mechanic Ocean Mark II300m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Mechanic Ocean Mark II—

42mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

42mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$680

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