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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsCIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
CRYSTAL LOVE
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
CRYSTAL LOVE
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
CRYSTAL LOVE$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota Automatic
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$399

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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.

CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

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