Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $399 for the CIGA Design MACHINA — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design MACHINA.

What movement does the CIGA Design MACHINA run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design MACHINA uses the CD-01 and the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

CIGA Design MACHINAvsPraesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

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

CIGA Design MACHINA

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MSRP $399

Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MACHINA—

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)38mm

Power Reserve

MACHINA—

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)40h

Water Resistance

MACHINA30m

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)100m

MSRP

MACHINA$399

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Black - Bonklip

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova material for long-lasting night visibility

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-01

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$299

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