Praesidus

Praesidus is an American watch microbrand that makes reproductions and reinterpretations of vintage military watches. The company says it was founded by watch enthusiasts and history buffs, and that its watches are assembled and quality-checked in a US workshop.

The brand is best known for the A-11, a recreation of the WWII-era US military field watch, which it links to the story of 101st Airborne paratrooper Tom Rice. Other lines include the Rec Spec, inspired by the Seiko 5 watches worn by MACV-SOG in Vietnam. The A-5 UDT, introduced in 2023, is its first dive watch and is modelled on early US Navy Underwater Demolition Team watches.

Last update:

24 October, 2026

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SomePraesidus watches

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice is a 38 mm watch with a 316l stainless steel case.
The Praesidus Type H-75 is a 39 mm watch with a 316l stainless steel case.
The Praesidus Pathfinder 44 is a 38 mm watch with a 316l stainless steel case.
The Praesidus PAC-76 is a 38 mm watch with a 316l stainless steel case.
The Praesidus Neptune 44 is a 44 mm watch with a 316l stainless steel case.