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Praesidus DD-45vsSpinnaker Croft

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Croft150m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
Elemental

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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