Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,334 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $654 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The anOrdain Model 1 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 1 run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The anOrdain Model 1 runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Praesidus 42mm Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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anOrdain Model 1vsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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

anOrdain Model 1

hebridean-blue

MSRP $1,334

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 138mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Model 142h

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Model 150m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Model 1$1,334

42mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 2

42mm Automatic

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko NH35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,334

$680

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