Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Grand Seiko SBGW291?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Phantom is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $5,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGW291 — a $5,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Grand Seiko SBGW291?

The Praesidus A-11 Phantom wears larger at 38mm versus 36.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW291 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Grand Seiko SBGW291?

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 carries a 72-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 SBGW291?

The Praesidus A-11 Phantom runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Grand Seiko SBGW291 runs a manual (9S64).

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Praesidus A-11 PhantomvsGrand Seiko SBGW291

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Praesidus A-11 Phantom

P-38-PH-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

Grand Seiko SBGW291

sbgw291g

MSRP $5,300

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Phantom38mm

SBGW29136.5mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Phantom40h

SBGW29172h

Water Resistance

A-11 Phantom100m

SBGW291100m

MSRP

A-11 Phantom$300

SBGW291$5,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Phantom

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$5,300

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