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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First StepsvsPraesidus DD-45

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$299

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What people say

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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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