Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip).

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51 and the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsPraesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series

spb521j1

MSRP $950

Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

tom-rice-black-bonklip

MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series36mm

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)38mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)40h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)100m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Black - Bonklip

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R51

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$299

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