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Audaz Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050vsPraesidus DD-45

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Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
AudazAudaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
MSRP $375
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
What people say

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Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Owners praise the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 for its value and Submariner-like aesthetic at a lower price point. One owner finds the 42mm 316L stainless steel case a bit large for smaller wrists. The Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 features a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, blue Swiss Super Luminova, 200m water resistance, and the NH35A automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 highly for its impressive aesthetic and build quality relative to its price.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-205042mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050200m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050$375
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$299
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