Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Timefactors PRS-36?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $530 for the Timefactors PRS-36 — a $261 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Timefactors PRS-36?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Timefactors PRS-36 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Timefactors PRS-36?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Timefactors PRS-36.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Timefactors PRS-36?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (NH35), while the Timefactors PRS-36 runs a manual (Peseux 7040).

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

Timefactors PRS-36

smiths-vintage-cushion-case-prs-36

MSRP $530

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

PRS-3637mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic40h

PRS-36—

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

PRS-3650m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$269

PRS-36$530

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

Silver

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35

Peseux 7040

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$530

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