Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $4,693 for the anOrdain Model 3 Method — a $4,013 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The anOrdain Model 3 Method wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 3 Method.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 3 Method or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The anOrdain Model 3 Method carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 3 Method run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the anOrdain Model 3 Method uses the Sellita SW300 and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

anOrdain Model 3 MethodvsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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

anOrdain Model 3 Method

method-aqua

MSRP $4,693

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 3 Method39mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Model 3 Method56h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Model 3 Method50m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Model 3 Method$4,693

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 3 Method

38mm Automatic

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,693

$680

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