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Praesidus DD-45vsPraesidus Vince Speranza A-11

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Vince Speranza A-1140h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Vince Speranza A-11100m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Vince Speranza A-11$359

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
OG
NH35

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$359

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

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