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Phoibos VoyagervsPraesidus DD-45

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $350
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Voyager$350
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
OG
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$299

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

The Phoibos Voyager is noted for its attractive MOP dial that plays with light and good overall finishing, along with a fun octopus logo. However, the red-on-red date wheel is illegible and may be misaligned. One owner flags the 13.5mm thick case, while comfortable at 39mm, as prone to striking objects. Overall, owners appreciate the dial's visual appeal and finishing, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.

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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