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Praesidus DD-45vsCIGA Design EDGE

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
EDGE30m
MSRP
DD-45$299
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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