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Praesidus DD-45vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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