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Praesidus Desert FieldvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$490

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What people say

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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 Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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