Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $5,080 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-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 Fortis Novonaut N-42?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17.

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