Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,499 for the Zelos Comet 39 — a $1,949 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Comet 39.

What movement does the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm run compared to the Zelos Comet 39?

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Zelos Comet 39 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Praesidus Low W&t 38mmvsZelos Comet 39

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

Zelos Comet 39

zelos-comet-39

MSRP $2,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

Low W&t 38mm40h

Comet 3940h

Water Resistance

Low W&t 38mm100m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

Low W&t 38mm$550

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Low W&T 38mm

Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$2,499

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