Which is cheaper, the Makydo 38 or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $354 for the Makydo 38 — a $85 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo 38 or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Makydo 38 is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

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Makydo Makydo 38vsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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Makydo Makydo 38

MSRP $354

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Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Makydo 3838mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Makydo 38—

42mm Automatic—

Water Resistance

Makydo 38150m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Makydo 38$354

42mm Automatic$269

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Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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42mm Automatic

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1 specs

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$354

$269

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