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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsZelos Thresher 44

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A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-5 UDT38mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
A-5 UDT40h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
A-5 UDT200m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
A-5 UDT$645
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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