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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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