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The Battle-Tested Legacy: Why the Best Military Watches Outperform in Both War and Peace - Praesidus

The Battle-Tested Legacy: Why the Best Military Watches Outperform in Both War and Peace

Explore the best military watches battle-tested legacy and why these rugged timepieces outperform in both military use and everyday life.

The Battle of Iwo Jima

The Battle of Iwo Jima: A Defining Moment in WWII HistoryOn February 19, 1945, the United States launched one of the most intense and strategically crucial battles of World War II—the Battle of Iwo...

A Guide to your UTAH BEACH A-11 Limited Edition - Praesidus

A Guide to your UTAH BEACH A-11 Limited Edition

We've written down a few pointers to help you better understand & use your Utah Beach A-11. We know that for some this may be their first automatic watch and, that can take some getting used to...

C-47 Skytrain: "Carrying" the Allied War Effort to Victory - Praesidus

C-47 Skytrain: "Carrying" the Allied War Effort to Victory

Of all the US military's iconic "workhorse" equipment deployed during WW2, none was more widely and effectively deployed than the Douglas C-47 transport plane. The C-47 Skytrain, also known as the ...

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Legends of WW2 - Praesidus

The Dirty Dozen: 12 Legends of WW2

When it comes to legendary field watches, none will captivate more discussion than the infamous “Dirty Dozen”. A set of twelve field watches from twelve Swiss watchmakers, ordered in 1944 by the Br...

Iconic Specs of the Vietnam War: OG-107 & GG-W-113 - Praesidus

Iconic Specs of the Vietnam War: OG-107 & GG-W-113

 In the tumultuous landscape of the Vietnam War, the US military relied on a range of equipment & specs as soldier equipment became standardized & modernized. Among these, the OG-107 Utilit...