Which is cheaper, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $299 for the Praesidus DD-45 — a $76 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Sheffield 1A?

The Sheffield 1A is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Praesidus DD-45 run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

The Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz caliber (Ameriquartz USA), while the Sheffield 1A runs a automatic (Seiko NH35A).

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Praesidus DD-45vsSheffield 1A

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Praesidus DD-45

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MSRP $299

Sheffield 1A

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MSRP $223

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DD-4540mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

DD-4540h

1A—

Water Resistance

DD-45100m

1A200m

MSRP

DD-45$299

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ameriquartz USA

Seiko NH35A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$223

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