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Praesidus DD-45vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DD-4540mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
DD-4540h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
DD-45100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
DD-45$299
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
OG
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499

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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 x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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