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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500mvsPraesidus DD-45

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Cristallo Professional Diver 500m
Echo/NeutraCristallo Professional Diver 500m
MSRP $1,450
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m42mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m56h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m500m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m$1,450
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel with Helium Valve
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
OG
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW279 elaboré
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$299

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m

The Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m is praised for its well-executed 42mm case with polished chamfers and a comfortable H-link bracelet, featuring a functional clasp. Reviewers note its smooth 120-click bezel and a Sellita SW279 movement with power reserve and small seconds complications. One owner flags the inner folding part of the clasp as slightly long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m highly for its functional Sellita SW279 movement and well-finished case at its $800 price point.

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.

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