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Praesidus DD-45 Hangar MidnightvsVaer Atlas

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DD-45 Hangar Midnight
PraesidusDD-45 Hangar Midnight
MSRP $875
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
DD-45 Hangar Midnight100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
DD-45 Hangar Midnight$875
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Sand-Distressed Leather
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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