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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsZelos GT

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
GT100m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
SS - Azzurro

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9133

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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