Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,650 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $970 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial 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” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

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

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$1,650

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