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Praesidus DD-45vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
OG
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R57
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$595
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