You can still buy the Seiko SNK381 for about 120 pounds . This looks much more like one of the original Vietnam watches for half the price of the Praesidus.
I agree, it looks extremely similar, but the differences are enough to lose the charm IMO. I like the very domed/top hat crystal, panda day/date wheel ,textured dial etc, that's worth the extra. USA assembled does make it cost more, another nice little detail considering it's homaging a watch with American spy history.
I'm glad i bought a Seiko snk381k1 several weeks ago before Jomashop sold out. It was $115 after tax. Ill have to get it regulated someday it runs -20 spd face up over night. Might change the glass to single domed sapphire later. Amazing lume for a field watch. I kept it on the original bracelet to lessen the look of the short lug to lug on my 7.5 inch wrist.
I think it’s pretty cool. A watch can’t just be judged on just specs sometimes. But yeah, like you said, just changing the crystal would have gone a long way. Thanks for the great review!
I have both the Praesidus Recon and Seiko SNK381 , both brilliant watches but Seiko numerics are larger and not as accurate as the Praesidus version. The Seiko SNK381 is better value but my opinion favours the Praesidus for it being a faithful copy to the original Mac V Sog version. Seiko should have released a re issue version if they are clever to do so
You do know that there is a tool for hand winding mechanical watches I bought one years back for winding my 64967 mechanical watches they really help preventing damage to the stem and over winding pretty sure you can snag them on Ali Anyways enough pissin in your ear my friend always appreciate and enjoy your content Keep em coming and Be well 👍
I've swapped the crystals on a couple of favourite watches as they are far clearer and I don't like the milky ring sapphire gives. This is a great watch. Is it me or is that a Patek travel watch vibe?
Hey, you should look up the Seiko 5 snk381, that is a proper homage of the MACVSOG, and from the same brand, for less money. I bought it and have installed a Sapphire crystal, changed one of the day/date wheels to have the black & white effect, and Iam just shy of changing the movement for the NH36. Best regards and thanks for the video
It's a braw watch, at 300 it's heart over head....if however they went with 100m that would make it a different proposition altogether....K1 v Sapphire, well folks are always going to want S however as collectors we've all got that wee tube of poly watch....plus we need to consider the market, I'd imagine the majority of these will be bought by collectors who have a rotation thereby further minimizing the need for S crystal....I wear what makes me smile when I check my watch box in the morning and unless I know I need a G I do not match my watch to the occasion therefore 100m is more important....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Is it just me?, I was waiting for the record mode or spy camera, damn,..I really like the look of this but I wont do clip on case backs or mineral no ways sorry and that crown is pants, sorry no disrespect meant, just cant.
This was your dirtiest review... Id rather it too long thsn not long enough (thats what she said) and you wind it up by rubbing it from behind! Bad boy! Also, I like this watch. It's got a great vintage look and an unusual date complication color scheme. Plus made in the good ol' US of A for all the Ali haters. Thats why its $300.
The whole brand and their marketing is utterly cringe. Who is buying that stuff? Probably those stolen valor guys who are really into model trains or something. Good grief, they're selling WW2 themed watches with lots of USA rah-rah and Japanese movements. "Rec spec"... ROFLMAO.
@@climbmaintain I was in USASOC and deployed to SE Asia with JSOTF-P and I'm very much considering one of these. They are definitely for those of us with an appreciation for military history and horology. I have Hamilton and I have Timex. I'm not a watch snob. I really like the idea behind Praesidus. They're one of the only ones doing this kind of thing.
You can still buy the Seiko SNK381 for about 120 pounds . This looks much more like one of the original Vietnam watches for half the price of the Praesidus.
I agree, it looks extremely similar, but the differences are enough to lose the charm IMO. I like the very domed/top hat crystal, panda day/date wheel ,textured dial etc, that's worth the extra. USA assembled does make it cost more, another nice little detail considering it's homaging a watch with American spy history.
Looking at several of their watches. Might get one later in remembrance of my uncle who fought in WW2.
Great review Dan. I have one of these. One issue for me; the spec is NH36 but the box states NH35. Not a big issue but triggering nonetheless.
@@cwignell fair point! Well spotted
I'm glad i bought a Seiko snk381k1 several weeks ago before Jomashop sold out. It was $115 after tax. Ill have to get it regulated someday it runs -20 spd face up over night. Might change the glass to single domed sapphire later. Amazing lume for a field watch. I kept it on the original bracelet to lessen the look of the short lug to lug on my 7.5 inch wrist.
I think it’s pretty cool. A watch can’t just be judged on just specs sometimes. But yeah, like you said, just changing the crystal would have gone a long way. Thanks for the great review!
Great reviews!
Their website isn’t working for me. Keeps saying “Site cannot be reached” 😢
I have both the Praesidus Recon and Seiko SNK381 , both brilliant watches but Seiko numerics are larger and not as accurate as the Praesidus version.
The Seiko SNK381 is better value but my opinion favours the Praesidus for it being a faithful copy to the original Mac V Sog version.
Seiko should have released a re issue version if they are clever to do so
Love this brand, own the service version.
You do know that there is a tool for hand winding mechanical watches I bought one years back for winding my 64967 mechanical watches they really help preventing damage to the stem and over winding pretty sure you can snag them on Ali Anyways enough pissin in your ear my friend always appreciate and enjoy your content Keep em coming and Be well 👍
I've swapped the crystals on a couple of favourite watches as they are far clearer and I don't like the milky ring sapphire gives. This is a great watch. Is it me or is that a Patek travel watch vibe?
Hey, you should look up the Seiko 5 snk381, that is a proper homage of the MACVSOG, and from the same brand, for less money. I bought it and have installed a Sapphire crystal, changed one of the day/date wheels to have the black & white effect, and Iam just shy of changing the movement for the NH36.
Best regards and thanks for the video
No sapphire, that price 😬 not sold I'm afraid 😢
The historical links are in some ways more interesting than the reproduction watch itself.
It's a braw watch, at 300 it's heart over head....if however they went with 100m that would make it a different proposition altogether....K1 v Sapphire, well folks are always going to want S however as collectors we've all got that wee tube of poly watch....plus we need to consider the market, I'd imagine the majority of these will be bought by collectors who have a rotation thereby further minimizing the need for S crystal....I wear what makes me smile when I check my watch box in the morning and unless I know I need a G I do not match my watch to the occasion therefore 100m is more important....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Is it just me?, I was waiting for the record mode or spy camera, damn,..I really like the look of this but I wont do clip on case backs or mineral no ways sorry and that crown is pants, sorry no disrespect meant, just cant.
No disrespect! All points I agree with, but can look past considering the charm these bring. Vintage vibes, always some dodgy compromises!
No not for me too small mineral crystal, 50m WR, better spec out there for that money.
This was your dirtiest review... Id rather it too long thsn not long enough (thats what she said) and you wind it up by rubbing it from behind! Bad boy!
Also, I like this watch. It's got a great vintage look and an unusual date complication color scheme. Plus made in the good ol' US of A for all the Ali haters. Thats why its $300.
$300 for mineral glass and minimal water resistance? No thanks.
@@boomshanka8743 it's not always about the ultimate spec, I do say that!
I guess nobody better tell this guy about Baltic…
Nope.
The whole brand and their marketing is utterly cringe. Who is buying that stuff? Probably those stolen valor guys who are really into model trains or something. Good grief, they're selling WW2 themed watches with lots of USA rah-rah and Japanese movements. "Rec spec"... ROFLMAO.
I dunno, I’ve done two tours in Afghanistan and I bought one. Cool homage to an original that cost 3x the price and would be a lot more delicate
@@climbmaintain I was in USASOC and deployed to SE Asia with JSOTF-P and I'm very much considering one of these. They are definitely for those of us with an appreciation for military history and horology. I have Hamilton and I have Timex. I'm not a watch snob. I really like the idea behind Praesidus. They're one of the only ones doing this kind of thing.