Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $315 for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a $16 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35 and the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Seiko Essentials Automatic

MSRP $315

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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

MSRP $299

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)38mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)—

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)100m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

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Black - Bonklip

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$299

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