Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $648 for the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic — a $379 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic uses the Miyota 9039 and the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

aquascaphe-black-cream

MSRP $648

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe Classic39mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe Classic42h

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe Classic200m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Aquascaphe Classic$648

42mm Automatic$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black Gilt

42mm Automatic

Lume

SuperLuminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$648

$269

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