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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its comfortable titanium construction and interesting case lines, with notable rotor finishing and a meteorite dial that contributes to its perceived value. Some owners find the watch wears extremely well and is a favorite piece. Legibility can be a concern due to the 24-hour ring and branding against the meteorite dial. One owner noted that sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet was a difficult learning experience. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its value proposition, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and its comfortable wearability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite100m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$850
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