Service Watch P-38-MB-E

The Watch

Praesidus is a brand founded in the 20th century that quickly established itself through its exceptionally high-quality, high-performance watches. Drawing on the rich heritage of Swiss watchmaking tradition, it crafts elegant timepieces built to impress. This superb Service Watch P-38-MB-E is one such example - inspired by the original US Mil-Spec requirements of 1942. It seduces with its clean simplicity and honors the excellence of fine watchmaking. Its round case is crafted from surgical steel with a refined sandblasted finish. It measures 38 mm in diameter and 12.50 mm in thickness. With its modern design, it's a perfect fit for men's wrists. A double-dome mineral crystal with sapphire treatment covers and shields the dial from shocks, while its anti-reflective coating ensures perfect legibility from every angle. The indicators are set via the knurled crown positioned at 3 o'clock. Finally, the case back provides water resistance to 5 ATM.

The Dial

The dial of this watch captivates with its clean design and multicolor palette. Set against a black background, it features details in white, orange, and yellow for a striking contrast. The indices are rendered as Arabic numerals, punctuated by dots, lines, and Arabic numerals that form the minute track. All time markers are swept by two main hands indicating hours and minutes. A seconds hand completes the trio. All hands and indices are coated with Luminova for easy reading in low-light conditions. The overall result is refined, adding even more charm to the piece.

The Movement

This stunning timepiece is powered by a Japanese automatic movement - the NH35 caliber crafted by Seiko. Ultra-precise and reliable, it beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. It drives the hands for accurate display of hours, minutes, and seconds. Equipped with 24 jewels, it delivers a power reserve of 41 hours.

The Strap

To complete the look of this watch, the brand chose a khaki canvas strap. Flexible and comfortable, it wraps naturally around your wrist for a one-of-a-kind look. Providing the perfect contrast with the dial, it features matching topstitching. The lug width is 20 mm, and it fastens with a pin buckle.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance rating of 5 atmospheres - equivalent to 50 meters - this watch is your gateway into water-resistant timekeeping. While it's not designed for bathing, lap swimming, or scuba diving, you can wear it in the shower without worry. That said, our experts recommend keeping it dry whenever possible to protect its movement for years to come.