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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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

A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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