SKU: P-40-DDN-DGY-BLSG

DD-45 "Midnight"

Name: DD-45 "Midnight"
Brand: Praesidus
SKU: P-40-DDN-DGY-BLSG
Price: 299.0 USD
Availability: InStock

US-Built Movement 🇺🇸

$299.00

Description

The DD-45 "Midnight" is built around one of the most enduring field watch designs ever created.

During World War II, the British War Office commissioned a group of watches - later known as the “Dirty Dozen”- to provide soldiers with clear, dependable timekeeping in the field. Their design established the blueprint for the modern military field watch: simple, highly legible, and built for reliability under pressure.

The Praesidus DD-45 preserves that utilitarian layout while upgrading it for modern durability. A screw-down crown and 10 ATM water resistance improve protection in wet environments, while a double-domed sapphire-coated crystal shields the dial from scratches and everyday wear.

Inside, the watch is powered by a high-precision American-built quartz movement. Chosen for its accuracy, reliability, and minimal maintenance requirements, it delivers consistent timekeeping without the need for winding - making it a practical tool for daily use.

Each DD-45 is assembled in the United States, combining one of the most recognizable military field watch designs ever produced with modern materials and dependable performance.

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American Assembly

DD-45 "Midnight"

$299.00

Dial & Heritage

The DD-45 dial draws direct inspiration from the original Dirty Dozen field watches issued to the British Army: purpose-built, legible, and utilitarian. Raised indexes add depth and dimension, while the clean railroad minute track and balanced sub-seconds layout preserve the military DNA. Obelisk-style hands filled with Super-LumiNova ensure clarity in low light, staying true to the original mission: time that can be read instantly, in any condition.

Dial & Heritage

The DD-45 dial draws direct inspiration from the original Dirty Dozen field watches issued to the British Army: purpose-built, legible, and utilitarian. Raised indexes add depth and dimension, while the clean railroad minute track and balanced sub-seconds layout preserve the military DNA. Obelisk-style hands filled with Super-LumiNova ensure clarity in low light, staying true to the original mission: time that can be read instantly, in any condition.

USA Built Movement

Inside the DD-45 is the Ameriquartz 70200A, a precision American quartz movement selected for reliability, durability, and everyday practicality. It delivers consistent, accurate timekeeping without the need for winding. It offers the dependability of modern quartz technology while honoring the rugged spirit of traditional field watches.

USA Built Movement

Inside the DD-45 is the Ameriquartz 70200A, a precision American quartz movement selected for reliability, durability, and everyday practicality. It delivers consistent, accurate timekeeping without the need for winding. It offers the dependability of modern quartz technology while honoring the rugged spirit of traditional field watches.

Rugged Everyday Beater

The DD-45 is housed in a 40mm stainless steel case rated to 10 ATM (330 ft) water resistance, engineered to withstand wet conditions and daily exposure. At just 11.5mm thick with a 46.5mm lug-to-lug profile, it maintains balanced wrist presence without bulk. A double-domed sapphire-coated K1 crystal protects the dial, while the 20mm lug width allows for versatility. This is the classic “waterproof” military concept, updated with modern materials and construction standards.

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