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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsPraesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
DD-45 Hangar Midnight
PraesidusDD-45 Hangar Midnight
MSRP $875

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
DD-45 Hangar Midnight100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
DD-45 Hangar Midnight$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Sand-Distressed Leather

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$875

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight

The Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight is lauded for its unique, two-year-developed "Patina" dial, designed to authentically mimic aging on indices and hands, with reviewers highlighting its 38mm stainless steel case as ideal for wearability and its vintage aesthetic. Reviewers note solid finishing and a well-made leather strap, alongside a robust 100-meter water resistance. However, the "A-11" caseback engraving is seen by some as a departure from strict authenticity, and the lume is less bright than anticipated due to the aging treatment. The Swiss Landeron L24 movement's hand-winding action is described as jerky. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight a compelling vintage-inspired watch, primarily due to its unique dial development and wearable case size.

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