Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $2,800 for the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation — a $2,120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation uses the 6L37.

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

sje099j1

MSRP $2,800

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation39.5mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation45h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation200m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6L37

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$2,800

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