Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 SAIT is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $495 for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a $195 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series wears larger at 42.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 SAIT — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Praesidus A-11 SAIT is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 SAIT or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 SAIT.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 SAIT run compared to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus A-11 SAIT uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series uses the 4R34.

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 SAITvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

ssk001

MSRP $495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 SAIT38mm

5 Sports SKX series42.5mm

Power Reserve

A-11 SAIT40h

5 Sports SKX series41h

Water Resistance

A-11 SAIT100m

5 Sports SKX series100m

MSRP

A-11 SAIT$300

5 Sports SKX series$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

SAIT

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

4R34

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$495

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