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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$665

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What people say

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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