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The Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight is lauded for its unique, two-year-developed "Patina" dial, designed to authentically mimic aging on indices and hands, with reviewers highlighting its 38mm stainless steel case as ideal for wearability and its vintage aesthetic. Reviewers note solid finishing and a well-made leather strap, alongside a robust 100-meter water resistance. However, the "A-11" caseback engraving is seen by some as a departure from strict authenticity, and the lume is less bright than anticipated due to the aging treatment. The Swiss Landeron L24 movement's hand-winding action is described as jerky. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight a compelling vintage-inspired watch, primarily due to its unique dial development and wearable case size.
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Retail MSRP
$875
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Static data
Case
40mm
Power Reserve
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Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
100m
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Case Dimensions
Diameter40mm
Thickness—
Lug-to-Lug46.5mm
Lug Width20mm
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Case Build
Material316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
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Crystal & Dial
CrystalDomed Sapphire
Dial ColorSand-Distressed Leather
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Movement
Caliber
TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05
Design Language
Dial styleMatte
Sub-dials1
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
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In a nutshell
The Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight (ref. praesidus-dd-45-hangar-midnight) is a quartz pilot watch, with a 40mm 316l stainless steel case, powered by the Ameriquartz USA movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a domed sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $875. The dial color is sand-distressed leather.