CWC British Military G10 QuartzvsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC British Military G10 Quartz at true scale

British Military G10 Quartz

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz at true scale

A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Diameter

36.5mm

38mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$418

$215

lowest

Movement

ETA F06.412

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.412
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$418
$215
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Reviews

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its accuracy, with one owner reporting gaining only +2 seconds per month, and its classic, legible dial. The 36.5mm case size is noted as suitable for many wrists, and the bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case with a domed acrylic crystal is appreciated for its reduced reflection and traditional field watch aesthetic. Welded spring bars offer strap security. Some owners find the water resistance of 50m insufficient for a field watch, while others consider it adequate given its military heritage. One owner notes the 19mm lug width required a tight fit for a 20mm NATO strap. On balance, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) British Military G10 Quartz Watch highly for its authentic military design and excellent legibility at the price.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

The Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz is noted as a sturdy, versatile daily tool watch with a precise quartz movement and a 38mm case, available for $215 USD. Owners report issues with the canvas strap being excessively long and the crystal being sapphire-coated K1 mineral. One owner experienced random timekeeping errors of 5-15 minutes, and another noted premature battery death, with multiple owners citing difficulty in battery replacement and with Praesidus customer service. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a functional tool watch, though customer service and battery longevity are points of concern.

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