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Praesidus DD-45vsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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