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Praesidus DD-45vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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