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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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