Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $625 for the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition — a $356 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition wears larger at 43.8mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 5.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 42mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition uses the 4R35.

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Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

MSRP $625

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

42mm Automatic38mm

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm

Power Reserve

42mm Automatic—

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h

Water Resistance

42mm Automatic100m

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

MSRP

42mm Automatic$269

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

42mm Automatic

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

4R35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$625

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