Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Praesidus DD-45?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $349 for the Geckota Phalanx — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus DD-45 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Praesidus DD-45?

The Geckota Phalanx runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824), while the Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz (Ameriquartz USA).

Side by side

Geckota PhalanxvsPraesidus DD-45

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Praesidus DD-45

praesidus-dd-45

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

DD-4540mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

DD-4540h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

DD-45100m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Ameriquartz USA

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$299

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