Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $550 for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a $151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm.

What movement does the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm run compared to the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35 and the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

MSRP $399

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Sceptre S242mm

Power Reserve

Low W&t 38mm—

Sceptre S242h

Water Resistance

Low W&t 38mm100m

Sceptre S2200m

MSRP

Low W&t 38mm$550

Sceptre S2$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Low W&T 38mm

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$399

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