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

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $680 for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a $85 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.7mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 3.7mm difference across the dial.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 4R35.

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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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 Sea

srpl11

MSRP $595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Prospex Sea41.7mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$680

Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$595

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