Which is cheaper, the Sinn 544 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,879 for the Sinn 544 — a $1,199 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 544 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Sinn 544 wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 544 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Sinn 544 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Sinn 544 run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 544 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Sinn 544vsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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Sinn 544

MSRP $1,879

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

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At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

54438.5mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

54460h

38mm Automatic—

Water Resistance

544200m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

544$1,879

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Black

38mm Automatic

Indices

—

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

60h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,879

$680

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