
The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina (ref. c-47-a-11-skytrain-aluminum-patina) is an automatic field watch, with a 38mm 316l stainless steel case, 11mm thick, powered by the Seiko NH35 movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $550. The dial color is c-47 d-day - aluminum patina.
The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.