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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Charcoal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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