Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Praesidus Neptune 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $4,900 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 — a $4,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Praesidus Neptune 44 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174.

What movement does the Praesidus Neptune 44 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Praesidus Neptune 44vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 174

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

Praesidus Neptune 44

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MSRP $550

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

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MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Neptune 4444mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

Neptune 4440h

Springfield 17440h

Water Resistance

Neptune 44200m

Springfield 174100m

MSRP

Neptune 44$550

Springfield 174$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Patina

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$4,900

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