Melbourne Watch Company Flinders HeritagevsPraesidus A-11 Pacific Front
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Measurements
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Flinders Heritage
A-11 Pacific Front
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$349
$320
lowest
Movement
Ronda 1014
Quartz
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Flinders Heritage for its handsome appearance, appreciating the champagne dial's color depth and unique details like the "M" on the second hand. Reviewers note good case finishing and a textured face suitable for dressy and casual wear. One owner reported an aftermarket strap buckle pin scratched the buckle's polish due to looseness. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Flinders Heritage highly for its attractive aesthetics and versatile wearability.
The Praesidus A-11 Pacific Front features a 38mm sandblasted stainless steel case with 100m water resistance and a quartz movement. Its dials are made from original Willys MB jeep hoods, revealing layered paint through a blasting treatment. The watch is priced at $595. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique dial construction as the Praesidus A-11 Pacific Front's most compelling feature.
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