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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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