Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $275 for the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night — a $125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night?

The Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night wears larger at 38mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 0mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night?

The Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night 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 Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night uses the Miyota 9039.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Forward Watch Co.Stars at Night

MSRP $275

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Stars at Night38mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Stars at Night42h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Stars at Night50m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Stars at Night$275

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Aventurine

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$275

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