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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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