Which is cheaper, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

At MSRP the Praesidus High W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,900 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a $1,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial wears larger at 40.6mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus High W&t 38mm — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Praesidus High W&t 38mm is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus High W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus High W&t 38mm.

What movement does the Praesidus High W&t 38mm run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus High W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Praesidus High W&t 38mmvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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

Praesidus High W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG-D

MSRP $550

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

spb445j1

MSRP $1,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

High W&t 38mm38mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm

Power Reserve

High W&t 38mm40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h

Water Resistance

High W&t 38mm100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m

MSRP

High W&t 38mm$550

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

High W&T 38mm

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,900

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