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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Fearless100m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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