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Praesidus Desert FieldvsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Skin Diver CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver CMM.20
MSRP $2,372

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Skin Diver CMM.2039.5mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Skin Diver CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Skin Diver CMM.20200m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Skin Diver CMM.20$2,372

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Yema CMM.20
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$2,372

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage aesthetic, 39mm-39.5mm case size, and the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The watch features a textured cream dial, sharp applied indices, and a satisfyingly over-engineered push-to-turn bi-directional bezel. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is highlighted as a significant improvement, though some note its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. Accuracy figures range from -3/+7 seconds per day to erratic results between 0 and -10 seconds per day, with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express concerns about the brand's QC reputation and the micro-rotor movement's performance, while one reviewer noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 highly for its vintage styling and improved bracelet at the price.

From video reviewers

The sapphire bezel insert and in-house CMM.20 movement are noted strengths. Reviewers questioned the value proposition compared to other Yema models.

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