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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsZelos Great White 43

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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