Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Nadir Vespera?

The Nadir Vespera wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Nadir Vespera?

The Nadir Vespera 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 Nadir Vespera?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Nadir Vespera uses the Miyota 9015.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Vespera42mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Vespera42h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Vespera100m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Vespera—

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Grey

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

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