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Pagani Design PD-1711vsPraesidus DD-45

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PD-1711
Pagani DesignPD-1711
MSRP $94
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171142mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
PD-171140h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
PD-1711100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
PD-1711$94
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK64
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$94
$299

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1711

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1711 for its sapphire crystal, Seiko mecha-quartz movement, comfortable strap with half-links, and milled clasp, noting the dial is legible. One owner finds the lack of a running second hand disorienting. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1711 highly for its value and specific features like the sapphire crystal and comfortable strap.

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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