Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 2 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,207 for the anOrdain Model 2 — a $527 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the anOrdain Model 2 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the anOrdain Model 2 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 2 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 2 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The anOrdain Model 2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 2 run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The anOrdain Model 2 runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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anOrdain Model 2vsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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

anOrdain Model 2

grey

MSRP $1,207

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 236mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Model 242h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Model 250m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Model 2$1,207

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 2

38mm Automatic

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,207

$680

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