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Praesidus DD-45 Hangar MidnightvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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DD-45 Hangar Midnight
PraesidusDD-45 Hangar Midnight
MSRP $875
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
DD-45 Hangar Midnight100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
DD-45 Hangar Midnight$875
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Sand-Distressed Leather
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$3,100

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What people say

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Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight

The Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight is lauded for its unique, two-year-developed "Patina" dial, designed to authentically mimic aging on indices and hands, with reviewers highlighting its 38mm stainless steel case as ideal for wearability and its vintage aesthetic. Reviewers note solid finishing and a well-made leather strap, alongside a robust 100-meter water resistance. However, the "A-11" caseback engraving is seen by some as a departure from strict authenticity, and the lume is less bright than anticipated due to the aging treatment. The Swiss Landeron L24 movement's hand-winding action is described as jerky. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight a compelling vintage-inspired watch, primarily due to its unique dial development and wearable case size.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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