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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$645

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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