Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $5,500 for the Seiko Prospex LX line — a $4,820 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line wears larger at 44.8mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 6.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex LX line.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line 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 LX line?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Seiko Prospex LX line runs a spring drive (5R66).

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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

Seiko Prospex LX line

snr025j1

MSRP $5,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Prospex LX line44.8mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Prospex LX line72h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Prospex LX line200m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Prospex LX line$5,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

5R66

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$5,500

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