Which is cheaper, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

At MSRP the Praesidus High W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,400 for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a $850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series wears larger at 42.2mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus High W&t 38mm — a 4.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Praesidus High W&t 38mm is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus High W&t 38mm.

What movement does the Praesidus High W&t 38mm run compared to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus High W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series uses the 6R64.

Side by side

Praesidus High W&t 38mmvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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

Praesidus High W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG-D

MSRP $550

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

spb221j1

MSRP $1,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

High W&t 38mm38mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm

Power Reserve

High W&t 38mm40h

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Water Resistance

High W&t 38mm100m

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

MSRP

High W&t 38mm$550

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

High W&T 38mm

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R64

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,400

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