Which is cheaper, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Praesidus Arctic Field?

At MSRP the Maughan Jones Apex is the cheaper of the two at $141, against $195 for the Praesidus Arctic Field — a $54 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Praesidus Arctic Field?

The Maughan Jones Apex wears larger at 41mm versus 34mm for the Praesidus Arctic Field — a 7mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Maughan Jones Apex run compared to the Praesidus Arctic Field?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Maughan Jones Apex uses the Seiko VD53 and the Praesidus Arctic Field uses the Seiko VH31.

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Maughan Jones Apex

MSRP $141

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Praesidus Arctic Field

P-34-AF-SLB-GYCK1

MSRP $195

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apex41mm

Arctic Field34mm

Power Reserve

Apex—

Arctic Field—

Water Resistance

Apex50m

Arctic Field50m

MSRP

Apex$141

Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Purple

Gray

Lume

luminous

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VD53

Seiko VH31

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$141

$195

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