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Praesidus DD-45vsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
DD-45$299
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
OG
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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