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Praesidus Service WatchvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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

Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Service Watch42mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Service Watch40h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Service Watch100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Service Watch$259
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$259
$559

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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