Which is cheaper, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Swatch Hepcat?

At MSRP the Swatch Hepcat is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $299 for the Praesidus DD-45 — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Swatch Hepcat?

The Swatch Hepcat wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus DD-45 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Swatch Hepcat?

The Praesidus DD-45 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Swatch Hepcat.

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Praesidus DD-45vsSwatch Hepcat

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MSRP $299

SS07S134

MSRP $200

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DD-4540mm

Hepcat42mm

Power Reserve

DD-45—

Hepcat—

Water Resistance

DD-45100m

Hepcat30m

MSRP

DD-45$299

Hepcat$200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

White

Movement

2 specs

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$200

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