Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Nodus Sector Deep?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $650 for the Nodus Sector Deep — a $381 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Nodus Sector Deep?

The Nodus Sector Deep is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Nodus Sector Deep?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Nodus Sector Deep uses the NH35.

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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Nodus Sector Deep

MSRP $650

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Sector Deep38mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic—

Sector Deep41h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Sector Deep500m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$269

Sector Deep$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$650

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