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Praesidus Service WatchvsZelos Nova 37

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Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Service Watch42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Service Watch40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Service Watch100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Service Watch$259
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$259
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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