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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$488

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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.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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