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HELM MiyakovsPraesidus DD-45

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

Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Miyako$375
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Gray
OG
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$299

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What people say

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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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