Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $550 for the Praesidus Neptune 44 — a $235 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Neptune 44.

What movement does the Praesidus Neptune 44 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Neptune 44 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Praesidus Neptune 44vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus Neptune 44

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MSRP $550

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Neptune 4444mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Neptune 4440h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Neptune 44200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Neptune 44$550

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Patina

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$315

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