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Praesidus DD-45vsLongines MINI DOLCEVITA

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
MINI DOLCEVITA
LonginesMINI DOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
MINI DOLCEVITA29mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
MINI DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
MINI DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
DD-45$299
MINI DOLCEVITA$4,300

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
29mm
Thickness
6.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
29mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
OG
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
L178.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$4,300

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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 MINI DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA's timeless styling and comfortable, unique strap design, with one reviewer calling it a versatile "Little Black Dress" watch. Some owners find the bracelet option potentially trendy and suggest the leather versions offer more enduring style. One owner notes the watch wears looser than expected, requiring a looser fit than on their own wrist. Overall, owners rate the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA highly for its elegant design and comfortable, distinctive strap at its price point.

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