Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Vaer Tradition?

At MSRP the Vaer Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $300 for the Praesidus A-11 Phantom — a $121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Vaer Tradition?

The Praesidus A-11 Phantom wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tradition — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Phantom run compared to the Vaer Tradition?

The Praesidus A-11 Phantom runs a automatic caliber (NH35), while the Vaer Tradition runs a quartz.

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Praesidus A-11 PhantomvsVaer Tradition

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Praesidus A-11 Phantom

P-38-PH-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

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Vaer Tradition

MSRP $179

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Phantom38mm

Tradition36mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Phantom—

Tradition—

Water Resistance

A-11 Phantom100m

Tradition100m

MSRP

A-11 Phantom$300

Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Thickness

11mm

8.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

43mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Phantom

Tan

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH35

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$179

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