Which is cheaper, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Praesidus DD-45 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Praesidus DD-45 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus DD-45 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Praesidus DD-45 run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz caliber (Ameriquartz USA), while the Longines EVIDENZA runs a automatic (L615.3).

Side by side

Praesidus DD-45vsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Praesidus DD-45

praesidus-dd-45

MSRP $299

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DD-4540mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

DD-4540h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

DD-45100m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

DD-45$299

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Ameriquartz USA

L615.3

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,650

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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.

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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