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Praesidus Rec SpecvsSerket Watch Co Pilot Commander

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander

The Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander features Arabic numerals and a large crown, common to pilot watches for legibility and glove compatibility. One owner appreciates the "serious instrument" aesthetic of the slide rule bezel, though finds its scale too small for practical use. On balance, owners value the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander for its classic pilot watch design elements.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
Pilot Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec
Pilot Commander
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Pilot Commander30m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Pilot Commander$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Black
Lume
None
C3 Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Seagull ST3600
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$349
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