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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

Sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Price is cited as a significant selling point. Reviewers disagree on the price point, with one stating it is sub-$200 and another at $299.

Praesidus A-11 Type 44

The Praesidus A-11 Type 44 is lauded for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a domed acrylic crystal and coin-edge bezel, with its 38mm size offering a comfortable modern wear. It includes 100 meters of water resistance and a Swiss Soprod P024 movement with hacking and manual winding, assembled in the U.S. Some find the 32mm variant overpriced for its Landeron 21 movement, and the drilled lugs appear too close to the lug edge, though it keeps excellent time, gaining about 6 seconds per day, and feels substantial for its size despite a 13mm thickness. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
38mm Automatic38mm
A-11 Type 4438mm
Power Reserve
38mm Automatic
A-11 Type 44
Water Resistance
38mm Automatic100m
A-11 Type 44100m
MSRP
38mm Automatic$269
A-11 Type 44$555

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
38mm Automatic
Patina

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Landeron L21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$269
$555
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