Which is cheaper, the Galo Copper or the Praesidus Rec Spec?

At MSRP the Praesidus Rec Spec is the cheaper of the two at $235, against $282 for the Galo Copper — a $47 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Copper or the Praesidus Rec Spec?

The Galo Copper wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Rec Spec — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Copper or the Praesidus Rec Spec?

The Galo Copper carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Rec Spec.

What movement does the Galo Copper run compared to the Praesidus Rec Spec?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Galo Copper uses the Seiko NH35 and the Praesidus Rec Spec uses the Seiko NH36.

Side by side

Galo CoppervsPraesidus Rec Spec

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

Galo Copper

copper

MSRP $282

Praesidus Rec Spec

P-38-RSTI-MDG-KHNK1

MSRP $235

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Copper38.5mm

Rec Spec38mm

Power Reserve

Copper41h

Rec Spec40h

Water Resistance

Copper100m

Rec Spec100m

MSRP

Copper$282

Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Nylon NATO 38mm

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH36

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$235

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