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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsPraesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight

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

Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
DD-45 Hangar Midnight
PraesidusDD-45 Hangar Midnight
MSRP $875

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
DD-45 Hangar Midnight100m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
DD-45 Hangar Midnight$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gray
Sand-Distressed Leather

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$875

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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