Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

At MSRP the Praesidus Neptune 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,900 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a $1,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 40.6mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a 3.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Neptune 44 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 Neptune 44.

What movement does the Praesidus Neptune 44 run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Neptune 44 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Praesidus Neptune 44vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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

Praesidus Neptune 44

neptune-44-brown

MSRP $550

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

spb445j1

MSRP $1,900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Neptune 4444mm

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

Power Reserve

Neptune 4440h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h

Water Resistance

Neptune 44200m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m

MSRP

Neptune 44$550

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Patina

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,900

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