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Praesidus DD-45 Hangar MidnightvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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DD-45 Hangar Midnight
PraesidusDD-45 Hangar Midnight
MSRP $875
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
DD-45 Hangar Midnight100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
DD-45 Hangar Midnight$875
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Sand-Distressed Leather
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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