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

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $700 for the Nodus Sector Deep - DLC Destro — a $431 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Nodus Sector Deep - DLC Destro 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 - DLC Destro?

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

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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Nodus Sector Deep - DLC Destro

MSRP $700

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Sector Deep - DLC Destro38mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic—

Sector Deep - DLC Destro41h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Sector Deep - DLC Destro500m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$269

Sector Deep - DLC Destro$700

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

$700

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