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Praesidus DD-45vsLongines CONQUEST CLASSIC

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
CONQUEST CLASSIC
LonginesCONQUEST CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
CONQUEST CLASSIC34mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
CONQUEST CLASSIC40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
CONQUEST CLASSIC50m
MSRP
DD-45$299
CONQUEST CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
OG
Mother of Pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
L156.3
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,800

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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.

Longines CONQUEST CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines Conquest Classic for its high-quality finishing and excellent value, with many noting its surprising accuracy for a quartz movement. Some owners highlight the comfortable bracelet and smooth winding action, while others point to the lack of bracelet micro-adjustment and weak lume as drawbacks. One reviewer flagged the chronograph model's thickness and bracelet end links as minor flaws. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Longines Conquest Classic a pleasing and well-executed timepiece offering compelling value.

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