Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Quartz 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 $335 for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a $36 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Essentials Quartz wears larger at 38.9mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) — a 0.9mm difference across the dial.

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

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

The Seiko Essentials Quartz runs a quartz caliber (Seiko 6N52), while the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

MSRP $335

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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 Quartz38.9mm

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

Power Reserve

Essentials Quartz—

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)—

Water Resistance

Essentials Quartz100m

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

MSRP

Essentials Quartz$335

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

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black - Bonklip

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6N52

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$335

$299

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