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Browse/Alternatives/Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Praesidus A-11 Type 44

43 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$555
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 is the Yema Flygraf Pilot ($990) — common cross-shop and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Orient Symphony IV Lady's at $260 (vs $555 for the A-11 Type 44) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos GT is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto ($2,275) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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43 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Zelos GT
Zelosmicro

GT

14 variants · Ref. gt-42mm-azzurro
40/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /
Ferro & Companymicro

TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$685MSRP
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Zelos Eagle 2
Zelosmicro

Eagle 2

5 variants · Eagle
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$899MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWCmicro
G10

Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch

 
38mm·Manual
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Tedoro Quadra Meteorite
Tedoromicro

Quadra Meteorite

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$890MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition

4 variants · Pioneer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Kobold Lynx Everest
Koboldmicro

Lynx Everest

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Classic Edition

4 variants · Pioneer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL
Ralf Techmicro

WRB AUTOMATIC METAL

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,290MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot
Jack Masonmicro

Pursuit Pilot

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,399MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch

 
38mm·Manual
$761MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

3 variants
36/43mm·Manual·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336
Glycine

Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44

Cheaper alternatives· 7

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Orient FNR1Q004W0
Orient

FNR1Q004W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$190MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Movado Museum Imperiale
Movadomicro

Museum Imperiale

5 variants · Ref. 0608054
33/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Hamilton Ventura Edge Skeleton
Hamilton

Ventura Edge Skeleton

 
51mm·Automatic
$1,925MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

 
46mm·Automatic
$2,175MSRP
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Movado Museum Taga
Movadomicro

Museum Taga

4 variants · Ref. 0608073
40mm·Automatic
$1,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Yema Navygraf CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf CMM.10

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,899MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Yema Navygraf Phantom CMM.10 Limited Edition
Yema

Navygraf Phantom CMM.10 Limited Edition

 
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus A-11 Type 44
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