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Praesidus DD-45vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
DD-45$299
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
OG
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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