Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $399 for the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the NH35 and the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

sceptre-s2-ac75

MSRP $399

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Sceptre S242mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

Sceptre S242h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Sceptre S2200m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$269

Sceptre S2$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$399

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