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Praesidus Neptune 44vsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550
Black Bay Ceramic
TudorBlack Bay Ceramic
MSRP $6,125

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neptune 4444mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
Neptune 4440h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
Neptune 44200m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
Neptune 44$550
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Patina
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5602-1U
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$6,125

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What people say

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Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

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