Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Baltic Prismic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,069 for the Baltic Prismic — a $389 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Baltic Prismic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Baltic Prismic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Baltic Prismic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Baltic Prismic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Baltic Prismic?

The Baltic Prismic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Baltic Prismic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Baltic Prismic runs a manual (ETA Peseux 7001).

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsBaltic Prismic

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

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

Baltic Prismic

prismic-green

MSRP $1,069

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Prismic36mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Prismic42h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Prismic30m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Prismic$1,069

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

ETA Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$1,069

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