Praesidus gives its 2026 Jungle Field 38 a textured black dial

The new textured variant adds a warm vintage treatment to the GG-W-113-inspired automatic field watch.

The Praesidus design draws on the practical principles of military field, pilot or naval watches: clear at-a-glance reading, restrained surface treatment and durable construction. This specific reference was presented in 2026; it is not a claim that the watch was issued to armed forces.

The stated specifications include reference P-38-JFA-BK-GRSG, case 38 × 10.2 mm, movement Miyota 9039 automatic, power reserve 42 hours, water resistance 100 m. These are manufacturer or contemporary launch specifications rather than measurements taken by Chronolume.

Design-wise, the interest lies in the balance between recognisable equipment heritage and a modern wristwatch. The resulting watch is useful to collectors who appreciate military-derived industrial design without requiring a replica of a historical service watch.