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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsPraesidus DD-45

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gray
OG

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$299

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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