Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $1,900 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a $1,631 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial wears larger at 40.6mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain 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” Arita Porcelain Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Praesidus 42mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

spb445j1

MSRP $1,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

42mm Automatic38mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm

Power Reserve

42mm Automatic40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h

Water Resistance

42mm Automatic100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m

MSRP

42mm Automatic$269

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 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

$269

$1,900

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