Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $681 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

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

The Seiko Presage Classic Series 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?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51.

Side by side

Praesidus 42mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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

spb521j1

MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

42mm Automatic38mm

Presage Classic Series36mm

Power Reserve

42mm Automatic40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

42mm Automatic100m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

42mm Automatic$269

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

5 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

6R51

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$950

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