Which is cheaper, the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $9,300 for the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm — a $8,620 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm uses the HUB1110 and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mmvsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm

542.NX.5610.NR.HEC24

MSRP $9,300

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

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18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm42mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm48h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm50m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm$9,300

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gray

38mm Automatic

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

HUB1110

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

48h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$9,300

$680

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