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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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