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A-11Praesidus A-11 Utah Beach Sand MK2 Bronze watch on a beige NATO strap, worn on the wrist

Bronze Watch Patina: Why the Case Changes With You

Why bronze watch cases change color, what patina means and how to care for the finish, with the A-11 Utah Beach Sand MK2 Bronze.

D-DayPraesidus A-11 Utah Beach Sand MK2 Higgins Blue on a sand leather strap

Higgins Boat: The LCVP and the Landing at Utah Beach

How the Higgins boat carried troops from ship to shore on D-Day, and why Utah Beach remains part of the A-11 Higgins Blue story.

A-5 UDTPraesidus A-5 UDT Black with luminous numerals, canteen-style crown protection and black Tropic rubber strap

Navy SEAL Watch History: From UDT Swimmers to SEALs

From the Pacific swimmers of 1944 to the SEAL Teams of 1962, discover the UDT connection behind naval watch history and the Praesidus A-5 UDT.

AuthenticityPraesidus A-11 Type 44 White with a black dial, white markings and green canvas strap

Microbrand Watches: What They Are and How to Choose One

A distinctive design is a good reason to look closer. Here is how to judge a microbrand watch, from its dimensions and movement to the support behind it.

WatchmakingPraesidus Tom Rice black-dial watch on a brown Bund leather strap resting on green canvas.

Bund Strap Guide: What It Is and How to Choose One

A broad leather pad changes how a watch looks and wears. Learn how a Bund strap fits, what to check before choosing one, and how to care for it.

WatchmakingPraesidus A-11 U.S. Army Matte Black Automatic with U.S. Army logo and black canvas strap

The U.S. Army Watch: What Soldiers Wear Today

From the A-11 navigation watch to today’s officially licensed program, here’s how to choose an Army watch for everyday wear or a service-related gift.

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