Which is cheaper, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

At MSRP the Praesidus Neptune 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $585 for the Ferro Race Master Automatic — a $35 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Ferro Race Master Automatic wears larger at 45.2mm versus 44mm for the Praesidus Neptune 44 — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Ferro Race Master Automatic.

What movement does the Ferro Race Master Automatic run compared to the Praesidus Neptune 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ferro Race Master Automatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Praesidus Neptune 44 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsPraesidus Neptune 44

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ferro Race Master Automatic

race-master-automatic-white

MSRP $585

Praesidus Neptune 44

neptune-44-brown

MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Race Master Automatic45.2mm

Neptune 4444mm

Power Reserve

Race Master Automatic40h

Neptune 4440h

Water Resistance

Race Master Automatic50m

Neptune 44200m

MSRP

Race Master Automatic$585

Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Patina

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$585

$550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

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