Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $680 for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a $481 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished).

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap).

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

skyfighter-refurbished

MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$199

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