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Sternglas KantonvsPraesidus DD-45

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
OG

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$299

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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