Which is bigger, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

The Vesuviate Watches Volare wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

The Vesuviate Watches Volare is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

The Vesuviate Watches Volare carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 42mm Automatic run compared to the Vesuviate Watches Volare?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Vesuviate Watches Volare uses the Seiko NH34A.

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Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

42mm Automatic38mm

Volare41mm

Power Reserve

42mm Automatic40h

Volare41h

Water Resistance

42mm Automatic100m

Volare200m

MSRP

42mm Automatic$680

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Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

42mm Automatic

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH34A

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

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