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

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $299 for the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) — a $34 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph 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 Chronograph.

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

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz caliber (Seiko 8T63), while the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

MSRP $265

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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

MSRP $299

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

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

Power Reserve

Essentials Chronograph—

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)—

Water Resistance

Essentials Chronograph100m

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

MSRP

Essentials Chronograph$265

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

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Black - Bonklip

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko 8T63

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

$299

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