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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra ThinvsPraesidus DD-45

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Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MaenGrand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MSRP $1,519
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin34mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin$1,519
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
6.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
MNL.04
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,519
$299

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What people say

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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin

Owners widely report the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin features a La Joux-Perret D101 manual-wind movement and a double-layer enamel dial. Some owners criticize the bracelet design and find the dial too small and lacking indices. One owner describes the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin as "hideous with a good movement." On balance, owners are divided on the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin, with some appreciating its movement and dial while others find its design unappealing.

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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