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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsTudor Ranger

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
Ranger
TudorRanger
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Ranger36mm
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Ranger70h
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
Ranger100m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
Ranger$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$3,900

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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.

Tudor Ranger

The Tudor Ranger is highly regarded by owners for its balanced dial, legible markers, and traditional 36mm sizing, with some rating it above other Tudor models. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified MT5405 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Tudor Ranger for its excellent value and classic design.

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