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Henry Archer VesterhavvsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$645

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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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