Spec 2 Ameriquartz PAQ-40-MB-GRK1 Watch

The Watch

Praesidus is a young watchmaking brand founded in 2019, paying tribute to Tom Rice, an American soldier and veteran of the 101st Airborne Division. It blends the worlds of watchmaking and military heritage to craft elegant, refined timepieces with meticulous quality and proven performance - capturing vintage charm with a modern twist that speaks to today's tastes. Reimagining the iconic A-11 military watch, the brand presents this stunning PAQ-40-MB-GRK1 timepiece, sure to win you over with its timeless vintage design. From the Spec 2 Ameriquartz collection, it's the reliable, elegant everyday companion that brings a confident sport-chic edge to any look. It features a round case measuring 40 mm in diameter, 47 mm in length, and 12,50 mm thick, ensuring a comfortable fit. Crafted from stainless steel, it is perfectly suited to men's wrists. Its sandblasted finish adds refined character, while polished details enhance its brilliance for a striking look. A knurled gray crown sits at 3 o'clock, making hand adjustment effortless. The dial is protected by a double-dome K1 mineral crystal with a sapphire coating and anti-reflective treatment, offering strong impact protection and excellent readability from every angle. On the back, the knurled-edge caseback is screwed down, ensuring water resistance to 50 meters.

The Dial

A beautiful round, matte-finish dial sits elegantly within the case, lending the watch a sense of understated refinement. Its black background contrasts beautifully with the silver-toned time markers, creating a striking look and effortlessly legible display. Two "Sword"-style hands sweep across it to indicate the hours and minutes, accompanied by a slender seconds hand. The hours are marked by twelve printed indexes in gray, rendered in Arabic numerals. Like the hands, these feature a white SuperLuminova coating for flawless readability in the dark. They are surrounded by a white minutes railway track in its classic form, marked every 10 units with Arabic numerals.

The Movement

Manufactured in the United States by FTS, this watch is powered by the Ameriquartz 6130 caliber. This quartz movement ensures smooth, precise hand motion at all times, delivering reliable readings of the hours, minutes, and seconds. Its battery offers a life of 48 months.

The Strap

Attached on both sides of the case, this canvas strap is the elegant, modern finishing touch for any outfit. It is crafted from canvas in a rich dark gray-green and elevated by lighter-toned stitching for a captivating visual effect. Easy to pair with any look, it follows the natural curves of your wrist with refinement and comfort, lending an exquisite touch to every occasion. It measures 20 mm wide at the lug and features a stainless steel pin buckle for a secure yet comfortable fit. The buckle has a width of 18 mm.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, or 50 m. Built to be as beautiful as it is resilient, it can handle the occasional splash without missing a beat. You can wear it in the shower, though the Ocarat team recommends leaving it on the edge of the sink to preserve its brilliance and integrity over time. Swimming and diving, however, are not recommended - doing so risks damage and costly repairs.