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Praesidus DD-45vsPinion Pure Bronze

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
OG
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,715

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What people say

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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