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Praesidus Desert FieldvsYema Diver

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Diver200m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.95mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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