Which is cheaper, the Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $290 for the Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm — a $21 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mmvsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm

MSRP $290

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Origen Midnight 40.5mm40.5mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Origen Midnight 40.5mm—

38mm Automatic—

Water Resistance

Origen Midnight 40.5mm100m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Origen Midnight 40.5mm$290

38mm Automatic$269

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

38mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$269

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