Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $680 for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a $85 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens wears larger at 41.8mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens uses the 4R39.

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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 Inspired by Japanese Gardens

ssa463j1

MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens—

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

4R39

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$595

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