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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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