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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$215

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What people say

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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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