About us
Brand Origins
Praesidus was founded in 2019 with a clear mission : to create rugged, reliable watches worthy of honoring the veterans and military personnel who courageously serve and protect us. In fact, our first watch was a near-exact replica of a World War II era A-11 that veteran Tom Rice lost in the ocean when he deployed in Normandy on D-Day. Honoring our World War II veterans, their heroism and the sacrifices so many of them made for our freedom is the very core of our ethos.
Even our name, rooted in the Latin word for protector, is a homage to those who stand watch, guard and defend us.
As such, we vowed to revive legendary military timepieces of the 1940’s to preserve the stories of the past for today and the future. It is the courage and resilience of those brave soldiers, as well as the on-going courage and resilience of all service members today, that inspires us daily.
Our pledge was and always will be to create American-built timepieces that are trustworthy under the toughest of conditions: engineered for accuracy, tested for endurance and ready for any challenge. Our commitment to precision, durability, and resilience is the backbone of everything we do. That’s why, over the years, Praesidus has grown beyond its military roots.
Today we serve a wider audience: outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers and enthusiasts with their own ethos of readiness and strength, and who need a watch they can rely on when it matters most.
Whether it’s a field watch, a dive watch, a chronograph or a specialty piece, every Praesidus watch is built to keep precise time, fit an adventure-ready lifestyle and showcase a design that looks as sharp in the city as it does in the great outdoors.
Because at Praesidus, we believe time is more than what you measure—it’s what you make of it.
What makes
Praesidus different?
Built in America
Every watch is assembled at our headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, to the most exacting standards.
Veteran Ties
Inspired by historic valor, we work with a host of veterans associations and museums to ensure we always remain true to our founding principles—donating 5 percent of our sales proceeds for each and every military and tactical watch to a veteran, a museum, or a related partner cause.
Rugged by Design
We use top-notch materials and construction that stand up to extreme conditions and that are built for the challenges of today.
Tested to the Limit
Our watches are exposed to elements most adventurers may never face—but if they do, the watch will be ready.
About our founders
Praesidus was founded in 2019 by Remi and Oscar Chabrat, a father-and-son duo. Remi, a veteran French airman and parachutist, sought to honor the heroes who step forward to defend freedom. Oscar, shaped by over a decade growing up in the United States, brings an American perspective to the vision—establishing Praesidus as an American-built brand.
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