Which is cheaper, the Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished) or the Praesidus A-11 SAIT?

At MSRP the Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $125, against $300 for the Praesidus A-11 SAIT — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished) or the Praesidus A-11 SAIT?

The Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 SAIT — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished) or the Praesidus A-11 SAIT?

The Praesidus A-11 SAIT is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished) run compared to the Praesidus A-11 SAIT?

The Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 515), while the Praesidus A-11 SAIT runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished)vsPraesidus A-11 SAIT

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Helgray Field Officer I (Refurbished)

MSRP $125

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Praesidus A-11 SAIT

P-38-SA-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Field Officer I (Refurbished)42mm

A-11 SAIT38mm

Power Reserve

Field Officer I (Refurbished)—

A-11 SAIT—

Water Resistance

Field Officer I (Refurbished)50m

A-11 SAIT100m

MSRP

Field Officer I (Refurbished)$125

A-11 SAIT$300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

10.5mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

45mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

SAIT

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$125

$300

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