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Maen Manhattan 40vsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$215

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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