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Praesidus Neptune 44vsWilliam Wood Bronze

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Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550
Bronze
William WoodBronze
MSRP $920

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neptune 4444mm
Bronze41mm
Power Reserve
Neptune 4440h
Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Neptune 44200m
Bronze100m
MSRP
Neptune 44$550
Bronze$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Patina
Emerald

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$920

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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.

William Wood Bronze

Owners widely appreciate the William Wood Bronze's unique firefighting heritage and design, with one owner specifically praising its look and feel. The watch features a 41mm satin-brushed bronze case, a navy blue dial with rose-gold plated hands, and a strap made from upcycled fire-hose rubber. It is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. However, some owners feel the watch is overpriced, particularly given its Seiko NH35 movement, and consider its theme to be overly gimmicky. On balance, owners and reviewers are split on the William Wood Bronze's value proposition, with its unique story and materials being a key point of contention against the price and movement choice.

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