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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Gray
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$3,200

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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