Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $799 for the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper — a $649 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper?

The Trafford Watch Co Daytripper wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper?

The Trafford Watch Co Daytripper carries a 42 hours-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 Trafford Watch Co Daytripper?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Trafford Watch Co Daytripper uses the Miyota 9075.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Trafford Watch Co Daytripper

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Daytripper39mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Daytripper42 hoursh

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Daytripper50m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Daytripper$799

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

I-40 Black

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9075

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$799

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