Which is cheaper, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $3,550 for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME — a $3,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus DD-45 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Praesidus DD-45 run compared to the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz caliber (Ameriquartz USA), while the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME runs a automatic (L844.4).

Side by side

Praesidus DD-45vsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.812.4.50.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DD-4540mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm

Power Reserve

DD-4540h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

DD-45100m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

DD-45$299

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Black

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Ameriquartz USA

L844.4

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$3,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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