Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Grand Seiko SBGJ237?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 SAIT is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $7,600 for the Grand Seiko SBGJ237 — a $7,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Grand Seiko SBGJ237?

The Grand Seiko SBGJ237 wears larger at 44.2mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 SAIT — a 6.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Grand Seiko SBGJ237?

The Grand Seiko SBGJ237 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus A-11 SAIT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Grand Seiko SBGJ237?

The Grand Seiko SBGJ237 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 SAIT.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 SAIT run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGJ237?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus A-11 SAIT uses the Seiko NH35 and the Grand Seiko SBGJ237 uses the 9S86.

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 SAITvsGrand Seiko SBGJ237

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

Praesidus A-11 SAIT

P-38-SA-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

Grand Seiko SBGJ237

sbgj237g

MSRP $7,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 SAIT38mm

SBGJ23744.2mm

Power Reserve

A-11 SAIT40h

SBGJ23755h

Water Resistance

A-11 SAIT100m

SBGJ237200m

MSRP

A-11 SAIT$300

SBGJ237$7,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

SAIT

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9S86

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$7,600

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