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

At MSRP the Makydo Stellar Black 42 is the cheaper of the two at $237, against $269 for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a $32 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo Stellar Black 42 or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Makydo Stellar Black 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Makydo Stellar Black 42.

What movement does the Makydo Stellar Black 42 run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Makydo Stellar Black 42 runs a quartz caliber (Miyota OS20), while the Praesidus 42mm Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Makydo Stellar Black 42vsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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Makydo Stellar Black 42

MSRP $237

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Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Stellar Black 4242mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Stellar Black 42—

42mm Automatic—

Water Resistance

Stellar Black 4250m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Stellar Black 42$237

42mm Automatic$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

42mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota OS20

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$237

$269

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