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

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,404 for the Baltic Prismic Stone — a $724 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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

The Baltic Prismic Stone carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

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

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Baltic Prismic Stone runs a manual (La Joux-Perret D100).

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsBaltic Prismic Stone

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 Stone

prismic-stone-bloodstone

MSRP $1,404

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Prismic Stone36mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Prismic Stone50h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Prismic Stone30m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Prismic Stone$1,404

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Bloodstone

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

La Joux-Perret D100

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$1,404

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