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Praesidus DD-45vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$315

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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