Which is cheaper, the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

At MSRP the Praesidus Neptune 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $6,091 for the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm — a $5,541 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm.

What movement does the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm run compared to the Praesidus Neptune 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm uses the NORQAIN NN08S and the Praesidus Neptune 44 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mmvsPraesidus Neptune 44

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

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm

independence-skeleton-42mm

MSRP $6,091

Praesidus Neptune 44

neptune-44-brown

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Independence Skeleton 42mm42mm

Neptune 4444mm

Power Reserve

Independence Skeleton 42mm38h

Neptune 4440h

Water Resistance

Independence Skeleton 42mm100m

Neptune 44200m

MSRP

Independence Skeleton 42mm$6,091

Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Skeleton

Patina

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NORQAIN NN08S

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Complications

Skeleton

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,091

$550

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