Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $680 for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a $330 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano uses the Miyota 8315 and the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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

Borealis Watch Co.Lusitano

borealis-lusitano-black-dial-a-chronicle-of-time-elegance-and-precision

MSRP $350

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Lusitano39mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Lusitano60h

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Lusitano100m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Lusitano$350

42mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

42mm Automatic

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$680

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