Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsPraesidus DD-45

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Measurements

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

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Praesidus DD-45 at true scale

DD-45

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$661

$299

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Taupe
OG

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is praised for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the textured dial and aged indices on certain versions. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds original specifications, and the included leather strap is noted for its quality. One reviewer flags the printed Arabic numerals as rather small. The Praesidus DD-45 features a quartz movement. Overall, reviewers praise the Praesidus DD-45 for its faithful vintage aesthetic and good finishing at its price point.