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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsLorier Hyperion SII

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
Hyperion SII
LorierHyperion SII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Hyperion SII39mm
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Hyperion SII40h
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
Hyperion SII200m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
Hyperion SII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$699

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What people say

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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.

Lorier Hyperion SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII for its vintage aesthetic, glossy black dial, and tasteful text. One owner notes the Miyota 9075 movement and calls it the best GMT under $800. Criticisms include a small GMT hand that is difficult to spot, and one user found the winding action not smooth with significant crown resistance. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII highly for its vintage aesthetic and value.

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