The Arctic Field White feels like a thoughtful footnote to one of military watchmaking’s most enduring chapters. Praesidus looks back to the 1967 GG W 113 specification, a standard trusted by U.S. pilots in Vietnam, and pulls forward its defining traits of clarity, restraint, and reliability. At 34mm in stainless steel, the proportions are deliberately modest, echoing the originals while remaining quietly contemporary.
The matte white dial is purpose built for whiteout visibility. Its finely textured surface diffuses glare rather than reflecting it, maintaining legibility when snow, fog, and ambient ice light flatten contrast. Oversized dark grey indexes cut cleanly through the dial, while the simplified layout allows for fast, instinctive reading in low winter light. This is a display designed for conditions where visual detail disappears and visibility becomes a matter of survival.
Powering the watch is the VH31 meca quartz movement, chosen for its dependable performance in sub zero temperatures. Protected by a sapphire coated crystal and supported by 5ATM water resistance, the Arctic Field White remains resilient against snow, ice, and sudden temperature shifts. It is a functional tool watch, engineered for clarity when the environment offers none.
