Service Watch P-38-MIC-D

The Watch

Praesidus is a watchmaking brand known for its elegant and refined creations. Drawing on the rich heritage of Swiss watchmaking tradition since the 20th century, it crafts high-performance timepieces with care and expertise. Its watches feature distinctive designs, including this stunning Service Watch P-38-MIC-D, directly inspired by the original US Mil-Spec requirements of 1942. It blends refined aesthetics with a modern style for a complete urban look. The round case is crafted from surgical stainless steel with a sandblasted finish. Designed for men, it measures 38 mm in diameter with a thickness of 12.50 mm. The dial is protected by a mineral crystal with a sapphire double dome treatment, shielding against everyday shocks and damage. Its anti-reflective coating also ensures perfect readability of the central indicators. The knurled crown at 3 o'clock is used to set the watch's functions. Finally, the case back guarantees water resistance to 5 ATM.

The Dial

This superb model features a meticulously crafted dial designed for effortless reading. Dressed in a beige hue, it captivates with its minimalist style. Its black indices are rendered as Arabic numerals, tracked by two skeletonized hands indicating hours and minutes, accompanied by a seconds hand for precise timekeeping. For added time precision, the dial features a minute track punctuated by Arabic numerals. The indices and hands are treated with Luminova to ensure readability in low-light conditions.

The Movement

This superb timepiece is powered by an automatic movement made in Japan. It features the NH35 caliber manufactured by Seiko. This mechanism delivers precision and reliability in the analog display of hours, minutes, and seconds. High-performing, it is equipped with 24 jewels and beats at an oscillation frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Its power reserve stands at 41 hours.

The Strap

A beautiful brown bovine leather strap adds a touch of style and sophistication to the overall look. Enhanced by matching stitching, it will complement any outfit for any occasion. It measures 20 mm in width and fastens with a silver-toned pin buckle.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, corresponding to 50 meters, this watch offers an entry-level introduction to water resistance. While not designed for bathing, swimming, or scuba diving, you can wear it in the shower without worry. That said, our experts recommend keeping this timepiece dry to preserve its movement for years to come.