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Praesidus DD-45vsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
DD-45$299
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
OG
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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