Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-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 Seiko Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51.

Side by side

Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8vsSeiko Presage Classic Series

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Seiko Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Presage Classic Series36mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R51

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$950

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