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Praesidus · A-11 Tom Rice

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-lug
45mm
Lug width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm wearability and the unique dial crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a compelling piece of history. Sources highlight the dial's one-of-a-kind patina, transforming what might otherwise be an unappealing raw aluminum finish. The watch features a sandblasted stainless steel case, a rounded sapphire crystal, and Super-LumiNova on its hands and indices. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, and it retails for USD 550. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina highly for its historical significance and unique dial at its price point.

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