Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Phantom is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $6,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGH263 — a $5,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Phantom — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Praesidus A-11 Phantom is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGH263.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Phantom.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Phantom run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus A-11 Phantom uses the Seiko NH35 and the Grand Seiko SBGH263 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 PhantomvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus A-11 Phantom

P-38-PH-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

Grand Seiko SBGH263

sbgh263g

MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Phantom38mm

SBGH26339.5mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Phantom40h

SBGH26355h

Water Resistance

A-11 Phantom100m

SBGH26330m

MSRP

A-11 Phantom$300

SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Phantom

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$6,200

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