Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $995 for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a $726 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical uses the 6R55.

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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

MSRP $995

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic—

Prospex Land Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

Prospex Land Mechanical200m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$269

Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Thickness

11mm

12.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

46.4mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R55

Power Reserve

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$995

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