Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata?

At MSRP the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $550 for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a $152 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata?

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata?

The Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm.

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Praesidus Low W&t 38mmvsShiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata

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Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata

stella-nova-tanabata

MSRP $398

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Stella Nova: Tanabata36mm

Power Reserve

Low W&t 38mm40h

Stella Nova: Tanabata41h

Water Resistance

Low W&t 38mm100m

Stella Nova: Tanabata100m

MSRP

Low W&t 38mm$550

Stella Nova: Tanabata$398

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Low W&T 38mm

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Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$398

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