Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $155 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas).

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)vsSeiko Alpinist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)

P-38-WW-DBRSG

MSRP $595

Seiko Alpinist

spb117j1

MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 W&T (Canvas)38mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

A-11 W&T (Canvas)40h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

A-11 W&T (Canvas)100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

A-11 W&T (Canvas)$595

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Thickness

11mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

46.4mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Canvas

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$595

$750

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