Which is cheaper, the Praesidus DD-45 or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus DD-45 or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Praesidus DD-45 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus DD-45 or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Praesidus DD-45 run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz caliber (Ameriquartz USA), while the LONGINES TUXEDO runs a automatic (L895.5).

Side by side

Praesidus DD-45vsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Praesidus DD-45

praesidus-dd-45

MSRP $299

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DD-4540mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

DD-4540h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

DD-45100m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

DD-45$299

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Ivory

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ameriquartz USA

L895.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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