Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,600 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial — a $920 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 35.9mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial — a 2.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 42mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Praesidus 42mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

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

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

spb537j1

MSRP $1,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

42mm Automatic38mm

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial35.9mm

Power Reserve

42mm Automatic40h

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial72h

Water Resistance

42mm Automatic100m

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial50m

MSRP

42mm Automatic$680

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial$1,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

42mm Automatic

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$1,600

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