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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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