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Praesidus · Type H-75

Praesidus Type H-75

Pilot

$245In stock
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Case

Diameter
39mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

Seiko's meca-quartz hybrid chronograph module combining quartz timekeeping accuracy with a mechanical chronograph module for a sweeping chronograph seconds hand. The VK63 features a date display at 4 o'clock and provides the satisfying mechanical pusher feel of a traditional chronograph at a fraction of the cost. Battery powered with approximately 3 years of life, it has become the movement of choice for affordable quartz chronographs.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
fabric
Hands
baton

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03The community take

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The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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