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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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

A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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