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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8002

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Tourbillon Master SU8002
SugessTourbillon Master SU8002
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Tourbillon Master SU800241mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Tourbillon Master SU800240h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Tourbillon Master SU800250m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Tourbillon Master SU8002$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,099

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8002

The value proposition of a functioning tourbillon at this price point is the strongest cited strength. Reviewers imply potential compromises in other areas to achieve this low cost.

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