The history of the A-11 in combat
The legendary A-11 has been a part of our lives for the best part of a century. It was born almost 80 years ago and has, over the years, fascinated historians and horologists alike. The conditions ...
Building A True Heritage For Tomorrow
Every watch brand these days dreams of future-proofing its product lineup, but achieving that is often discussed as if it were the Holy Grail of design. And, truthfully, it may well be. It certainl...
Automatic or Quartz? Which Watch Movement Makes Most Sense For You?
Whether you prefer a mechanically-powered watch that winds itself with every motion of your wrist or the grab-and-go convenience of a battery-powered, quartz-regulated watch, Praesidus has somethin...
Lives Lived On The Front Line — The Faces Behind Praesidus, Vince Speranza
Watches are just watches without stories. Without the human element that few technical pursuits like watchmaking are able to capture in the same way, those wheels and pinions rotating on your wrist...
The movements behind the Praesidus project
Ask any competent field general and they will tell you one thing: reliability is crucial to the successful execution of any strategy. The importance of technical proficiency in military application...
Using your A-11 Watch As a Compass In The Wild.
The best tool watches in the world often have two things in common: a rugged and robust construction capable of standing up to daily adventures, and high functionality. However, in the modern era o...
