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Praesidus DD-45vsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
OG
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
6R51
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,900

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

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