Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $1,750 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R54.

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC SteelvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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MSRP $495

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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MSRP $1,750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Sand DLC Steel38mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Sand DLC Steel40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

A-11 Sand DLC Steel100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

A-11 Sand DLC Steel$495

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Beige NATO

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R54

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$1,750

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