Which is cheaper, the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

At MSRP the Seestern Sub 300 V4 is the cheaper of the two at $10, against $550 for the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina — a $540 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina.

What movement does the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina run compared to the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seestern Sub 300 V4 uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsSeestern Sub 300 V4

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

c-47-a-11-skytrain-aluminum-patina

MSRP $550

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Sub 300 V4

MSRP $10

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm

Sub 300 V442mm

Power Reserve

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h

Sub 300 V441h

Water Resistance

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m

Sub 300 V4200m

MSRP

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550

Sub 300 V4$10

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina

Orange

Lume

None

Japan Lume (blue glow)

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35A

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$10

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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