Which is cheaper, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,000 for the Longines DOLCEVITA — a $1,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 47mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus DD-45 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Praesidus DD-45 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines DOLCEVITA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Praesidus DD-45 run compared to the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz caliber (Ameriquartz USA), while the Longines DOLCEVITA runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Praesidus DD-45vsLongines DOLCEVITA

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 DOLCEVITA

L5.767.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DD-4540mm

DOLCEVITA47mm

Power Reserve

DD-4540h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

DD-45100m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

DD-45$299

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Ameriquartz USA

L592.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,000

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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.

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its value and dial, with one owner finding it comfortable on the bracelet and stating its dial makes an alternative look pedestrian. One owner, however, described the crown as poor and the date window as useless. The Longines DOLCEVITA X YVY collaboration is a quartz watch that offers a bold, versatile look at $1,600, blending classic elegance with edgy style. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Longines DOLCEVITA to be a great value, with its dial being a standout feature.

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