Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Sinn U18?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Phantom is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $3,488 for the Sinn U18 — a $3,188 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Phantom — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 is rated to 2000m versus 100m for the Praesidus A-11 Phantom.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Phantom.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Phantom run compared to the Sinn U18?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus A-11 Phantom uses the Seiko NH35 and the Sinn U18 uses the SW300-1.

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Praesidus A-11 PhantomvsSinn U18

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Praesidus A-11 Phantom

P-38-PH-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

Sinn U18

U18

MSRP $3,488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Phantom38mm

U1844mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Phantom40h

U1842h

Water Resistance

A-11 Phantom100m

U182,000m

MSRP

A-11 Phantom$300

U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Phantom

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$3,488

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