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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsPraesidus Desert Field

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$195

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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