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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsSecond Hour Giant Stride

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

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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.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Giant Stride$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$725
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