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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsPraesidus DD-45

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
OG
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$299

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

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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