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Praesidus Rec SpecvsSwatch Blurang

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
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Blurang
SwatchBlurang
MSRP $260
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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
Blurang42mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec—
Blurang—
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Blurang30m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Blurang$260

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Mechanical
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
—
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
—
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
—
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
—
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
—
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$260
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