Sam H.
Great service and communication
Great service and communication, fast delivery. First looks: excellent watch, great value, looks and wears really well

Through our watches, we aim to bring the spirit of our brave soldiers to the new generation of military history enthusiasts so they can keep telling these stories into the future.
Praesidus Watches (praesidus.com) has 319 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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Sam H.
Great service and communication, fast delivery. First looks: excellent watch, great value, looks and wears really well
Jeff L.
The watches are wonderful. I have 4. The customer service/support is abysmal and almost non existant. My last 2 experiences have solidified the fact that I will NOT do business with Praesidus directly again.
Response from Praesidus WatchesFeb 7, 2024
Hey Jeff - I'm sorry for the delay on your PAC-76 delivery. We initially thought we could get all of them out of the door by Christmas and really did try to deliver these on time. Unfortunately, the warehouse was clogged up by the shear volume of orders & we did not want to compromise on quality control for this brand new model. I understand that you may not return to Praesidus Watch Co. again but I do sincerely hope that you are enjoying your PAC-76 Chronograph. :) Best Regards, Oscar Chabrat, Brand Director
Todd J.
I adore my Tom Rice. Its so beautifully made. The crystal is just gorgeous and its easily readable for the eyes of a newly senior person like me. The only gripe is that the band seems a tad on the cheap side. I would have liked a nicer leather and buckle. Todd
Tom W.
I had been planning to purchase some watches from Praesidus for some time. Building excitement until the time came. Company ran a special “mystery watch” deal where with the purchase of one watch you would receive a free mystery watch to the value of $249. I purchased two watches totaling $810 and was set to receive two free mystery watches bringing my haul in at four watches for the price of two. I was excited. Package arrived though there was two tracking numbers on the UPS portal, the Shop app was also showing inaccurate information whatever no big deal I received the package. Prior to reconvening the package though I did receive a thank you email saying how valued I am thank you etc etc etc and asking for an unboxing video on social media or a review on Amazon or their website. Amazon will not let you leave reviews for their products anymore because of unusual reviewing activity. The link for the website review leads to a purchase page not a review page. Their social media comments are littered with complaints and people stating the same issues of poor customer service and missing watches. I open my package to find three watches not four. The invoice states 4 watches. I contact customer support and wait more than a week express I get scattered responses that the mystery watch is sold out, would I accept an replacement watch of a lesser value. Each time I respond I do not hear back for days if not weeks. I quickly realize this company is not as virtuous as they attempt to sell themselves off as. They are amateur at best and one step above being an utter rip off scam. After repeated emails sent and unanswered o state I wish for a return label to ship back the watches and a full refund. That same moment I get an email back saying so sorry I was away for a few days I will rectify the situation and a watch of the $249 value is already on its way to you. I state that I had not agreed to this and is the opposite of what I had just sent and requested. Without response my order is cancelled as I get notifications on email and in the Shop app meaning they received and have seen my emails. Yet I did not review a response beyond the order being cancelled for the unauthorized replacement watch. I am still waiting for any response from this company and Robin Stanley the individual who I had been “communicating” with. I found a phone number listed on their Facebook page which lead me to a separate website for the company which also had the same phone number and street address for the company but upon calling the phone number you get a voicemail for a factory of which is named two separate company names neither being Praesidus. I’m beginning to believe I will not be receiving my $810 refund and will be stuck with these shiτ watches I now have to try and sell to recoup some money. Avoid this company at all costs. They disgustingly use the American War Veteran angle to make themselves look like a wholesome trustworthy company with photos of little old men in their veteran hats and jackets with medals and ribbons but they are the furthest thing from wholesome and trustworthy. They are a scam. I deal with and purchase watches from small independent micro brands all the time that are based all over the planet and never have I run into such an unprofessional amateur joke of a company. They make a street corner child’s lemonade stand look like Bloomingdale’s. Fυck these people and I hope they read this and I hope anyone else that reads this is saved from wasting their time and money with these asshοles. Do yourself a favor buy a real vintage military watch or one from a real watchmaker or watch retailer. Praesidus is the definition of trash.
Response from Praesidus WatchesApr 14, 2025
Dear Tom, We’re truly sorry for the frustration and disappointment you’ve experienced. This is not the kind of experience we want any of our customers to go through—especially someone who trusted us with such a meaningful purchase. We deeply regret the delays, the missing item, and the lack of proper communication throughout the process. Your feedback has been heard, and we’re taking it seriously. To make this right, we’re offering to send you the missing watch free of charge and also issue you a full refund—we can arrange the return at your convenience, We just ask that you please contact us directly at [email protected] so we can confirm the details and process everything promptly. We’re genuinely sorry again, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Oscar Chabrat Brand Director & Co-founder Praesidus Watches
Kevin D.
Terrible customer service. Did not send all the items I had ordered. I contacted them to let know and they just stopped communicating with me. I still have not received all the item I paid for.
Response from Praesidus WatchesFeb 7, 2024
Hey Kevin, Sorry to hear that you were left unsatisfied with our customer service initially. From what I've seen, we've since fixed the missing Bonklip Bracelet and sent it on December 14th. With the large order flow of the end of the year, mistakes can happen - and for that I apologize. Best Regards, Oscar Chabrat Brand Director
William M.
The wristwatch was exactly as represented and is of high quality, making it an excellent value for the sale price. Further, the level of customer service provided is far and above what I expected. I would not hesitate to purchase other products from Praesidus.
Julian D.
A great and comfortable watch. Dial easy to read, good illumination at night. Also, excellent delivery time arriving in Australia from the US in only eight days.
William C.
Great service, great product. I love the look of my watch.