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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$428

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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 NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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