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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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