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Praesidus DD-45vsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
OG
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$265

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What people say

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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