Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition wears larger at 40.6mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition uses the 6R51.

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Q: Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,850 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition — a $1,170 gap before any retailer discounting.

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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

spb497j1

MSRP $1,850

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R51

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$1,850

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