Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Grand Seiko SLGH017?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 SAIT is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $10,500 for the Grand Seiko SLGH017 — a $10,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Grand Seiko SLGH017?

The Grand Seiko SLGH017 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 SAIT — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Grand Seiko SLGH017?

The Grand Seiko SLGH017 carries a 80-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 SLGH017?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus A-11 SAIT uses the Seiko NH35 and the Grand Seiko SLGH017 uses the 9SA5.

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 SAITvsGrand Seiko SLGH017

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 SLGH017

slgh017g

MSRP $10,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 SAIT38mm

SLGH01740mm

Power Reserve

A-11 SAIT40h

SLGH01780h

Water Resistance

A-11 SAIT100m

SLGH017100m

MSRP

A-11 SAIT$300

SLGH017$10,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

SAIT

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9SA5

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$10,500

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