Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander?

At MSRP the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $680 for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a $331 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander?

The Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander runs a manual (ST3600).

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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSerket Watch Co Pilot Commander

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander

copy-pilot-commander-bronze-pvd-case-green-dial-42mm

MSRP $349

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Pilot Commander42mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Pilot Commander—

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Pilot Commander30m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Pilot Commander$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Lume

None

C3 Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

ST3600

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$349

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