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Praesidus DD-45vsSeiko Diamond Collection

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Diamond Collection32mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Diamond Collection40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Diamond Collection100m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Diamond Collection$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32mm
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
6N32
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$525

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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.

Seiko Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial. Its 33.2mm case size, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and lightweight build are appreciated features contributing to comfortable wear. Some owners find the dial detail is best appreciated in direct sunlight. The gold plating on some models may show fading from desk work over time. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and comfortable, well-finished design at its price point.

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