Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,650 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

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

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

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

What movement does the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

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

Side by side

Praesidus Low W&t 38mmvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

Low W&t 38mm40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Low W&t 38mm100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Low W&t 38mm$550

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Low W&T 38mm

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,650

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