Which is cheaper, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,600 for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a $2,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

The Praesidus DD-45 wears larger at 40mm versus 28.9mm for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a 11.1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Praesidus DD-45 run compared to the Grand Seiko STGF359?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Praesidus DD-45 uses the Ameriquartz USA and the Grand Seiko STGF359 uses the 4J52.

Side by side

Praesidus DD-45vsGrand Seiko STGF359

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

Praesidus DD-45

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MSRP $299

Grand Seiko STGF359

stgf359g

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DD-4540mm

STGF35928.9mm

Power Reserve

DD-4540h

STGF35940h

Water Resistance

DD-45100m

STGF359100m

MSRP

DD-45$299

STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Ameriquartz USA

4J52

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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