Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $4,600 for the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition — a $3,920 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition wears larger at 45.4mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 7.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is rated to 600m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition uses the 8L45.

Side by side

Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

sla081j1

MSRP $4,600

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition45.4mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition600m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$4,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

8L45

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$4,600

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