Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch is the cheaper of the two at $480, against $680 for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch uses the Seiko NH35A and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

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MSRP $480

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

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MSRP $680

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch41mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch40h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch200m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch$480

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

black

38mm Automatic

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$480

$680

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