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Pagani Design PD-1690vsPraesidus DD-45

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PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169040mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
PD-169042h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
PD-1690200m
DD-45100m
MSRP
PD-1690$149
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$299

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible 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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