Which is cheaper, the Laco Sydney or the Praesidus Rec Spec?

At MSRP the Praesidus Rec Spec is the cheaper of the two at $235, against $620 for the Laco Sydney — a $385 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Sydney or the Praesidus Rec Spec?

The Laco Sydney wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Rec Spec — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Sydney or the Praesidus Rec Spec?

The Praesidus Rec Spec is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Sydney.

What movement does the Laco Sydney run compared to the Praesidus Rec Spec?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Sydney uses the Miyota 821A and the Praesidus Rec Spec uses the Seiko NH36.

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Laco SydneyvsPraesidus Rec Spec

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Laco Sydney

861890

MSRP $620

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Praesidus Rec Spec

P-38-RSTI-MDG-KHNK1

MSRP $235

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sydney42mm

Rec Spec38mm

Power Reserve

Sydney—

Rec Spec—

Water Resistance

Sydney50m

Rec Spec100m

MSRP

Sydney$620

Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Nylon NATO 38mm

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$620

$235

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