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Praesidus DD-45vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
DD-45$299
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
OG
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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