Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Rec Spec or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus Rec Spec is the cheaper of the two at $235, against $243 for the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic — a $8 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Rec Spec or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic?

The Praesidus Rec Spec wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Rec Spec or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic?

The Praesidus Rec Spec is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus Rec Spec run compared to the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Rec Spec uses the Seiko NH36 and the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Praesidus Rec Spec

Ref. P-38-RSTI-MDG-KHNK1·MSRP $235

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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Rec Spec

Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

38mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

44mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

n/a

42h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$235

lowest

$243

Movement

What drives the hands.

Seiko NH36

Seiko NH35

Spec

Rec Spec

Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Nylon NATO 38mm

n/a

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH36

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$235

$243

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