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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsPraesidus DD-45

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$299

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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