Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

At MSRP the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $790 for the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition run compared to the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition uses the Miyota 9039 and the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition

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MSRP $790

Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California Limited Edition39mm

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

California Limited Edition42h

Low W&t 38mm40h

Water Resistance

California Limited Edition200m

Low W&t 38mm100m

MSRP

California Limited Edition$790

Low W&t 38mm$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Low W&T 38mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$550

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