SKU: P-38-PAT-MBRV-DBRSG

Neptune 44 - Patina

Name: Neptune 44 - Patina
Brand: Praesidus
SKU: P-38-PAT-MBRV-DBRSG
Price: 550.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.0 (2 reviews)

$550.00

Description

The Neptune-44 isn't just inspired by history it's marked by it. In a first-of-its-kind process, each case was submerged off the coast of Utah Beach, Normandy, by re-using oyster farming methods. Exposed to the same salt, sun and sand that saw the Allies land on June 6, 1944, every case emerges uniquely scarred and darkened, not by design, but by time and tide.

This is a transformation by exposure, not surface treatment. Each scratch tells the story of waves crashing over steel, a natural patina earned in the very waters of D-Day.

The dial continues this rugged tribute with a brown aged finish, specially developed for this release. Indexes are patina’d and subdued, echoing the wear and weathering of real field instruments. No two dials will be exactly the same, each one develops its own character over time.

The Neptune-44 is not a reproduction. It’s a living relic, forged in salt and memory, and a tribute to the enduring legacy of those who landed before us.  

Each Neptune-44 sold will have a percentage of its sale given back the UTAH BEACH Landing Museum in Normandy. The donation will be used to thanks them for their support in the project.

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Leather

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38mm

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Neptune 44 - Patina

$550.00

The Mission: History Etched in Steel

Each year, the D-Day commemorations serve as a reminder of the sacrifice and resolve that reshaped history on Utah Beach. For Praesidus Watch Co., returning to this ground is not ceremonial, it is a duty. The Neptune 44 Patina was created to honor the field watches that stood alongside American forces in war, not as accessories, but as tools of survival. Each case is submerged directly off Utah Beach using traditional oyster-farming methods, exposed to the same salt, sand, sun, and tides encountered on June 6, 1944.

The Mission: History Etched in Steel

Each year, the D-Day commemorations serve as a reminder of the sacrifice and resolve that reshaped history on Utah Beach. For Praesidus Watch Co., returning to this ground is not ceremonial, it is a duty. The Neptune 44 Patina was created to honor the field watches that stood alongside American forces in war, not as accessories, but as tools of survival. Each case is submerged directly off Utah Beach using traditional oyster-farming methods, exposed to the same salt, sand, sun, and tides encountered on June 6, 1944.

Meaningful Wear, Earned by Exposure

This is not artificial aging or cosmetic distressing. Every scratch and darkened surface is the result of real tidal movement, with steel shaped by environment, not by hand. The brown aged dial continues this narrative with true patina indexes and sword-style hands, developed through chemical aging and UV exposure to reflect decades of authentic field wear. No two dials or cases are identical, each one carrying its own character formed by time and elements. Super-Luminova ensures reliable visibility without compromising the watch’s aged, utilitarian presence.

Meaningful Wear, Earned by Exposure

This is not artificial aging or cosmetic distressing. Every scratch and darkened surface is the result of real tidal movement, with steel shaped by environment, not by hand. The brown aged dial continues this narrative with true patina indexes and sword-style hands, developed through chemical aging and UV exposure to reflect decades of authentic field wear. No two dials or cases are identical, each one carrying its own character formed by time and elements. Super-Luminova ensures reliable visibility without compromising the watch’s aged, utilitarian presence.

American Assembly, Enduring Purpose

Available in 38mm or 42mm, the Neptune 44 Patina features a patinated steel case, 10 ATM water resistance, and a double-domed sapphire crystal for long-term durability. Inside, the Miyota 9039 premium automatic movement delivers precise, no-date timekeeping with a clean, mission-focused layout. Assembled in the United States, each Neptune 44 is a living relic, shaped by history and built to last. A portion of every sale is donated to the Utah Beach Landing Museum in Normandy, supporting the preservation of the legacy that shaped this watch.

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