Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $2,499 for the Zelos Comet 39 — a $1,819 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Comet 39.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Zelos Comet 39?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Zelos Comet 39 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsZelos Comet 39

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

Zelos Comet 39

zelos-comet-39

MSRP $2,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Comet 3940h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$2,499

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