Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Beaucroft Watches Penfold?

The Beaucroft Watches Penfold wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Beaucroft Watches Penfold?

The Beaucroft Watches Penfold is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Beaucroft Watches Penfold?

The Beaucroft Watches Penfold carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Beaucroft Watches Penfold?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Beaucroft Watches Penfold uses the Miyota 9039.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Beaucroft Watches Penfold

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Penfold39.5mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Penfold42h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Penfold200m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

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Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

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