Praesidus A-11 OriginvsSlow Watches Twelve

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Praesidus A-11 Origin at true scale

A-11 Origin

Slow Watches Twelve at true scale

Twelve

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

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8.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$195

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Movement

Ronda 763

Ronda 515.24H

Case

4 specs
Thickness
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8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
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Lug Width
20mm
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Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 763
Ronda 515.24H
Power Reserve
0h
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Praesidus A-11 Origin

Owners widely praise the Praesidus A-11 Origin for its excellent wearability and the satisfying feel of its bezel clicks, which are noted for perfect alignment. One owner reported the Praesidus Tom Rice A-11 felt cheaply made. Overall, owners rate the Praesidus A-11 Origin highly for its satisfying bezel action and alignment.

Slow Watches Twelve

Owners widely appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its minimalist, logo-free dial and the calming, neutral aesthetic of its 24-hour display, with some finding it a conversation starter. The build quality is considered good for the price, and the Italian leather band is noted to age well. Accuracy is generally better than anticipated, with owners typically reading time within 1-3 minutes of the actual time. However, some find the small indices and digits difficult to read without glasses, and setting the watch can be finicky. The Slow Watches Twelve is often viewed as a novelty or fun addition to a collection rather than a primary timepiece, with some owners suggesting it is a bit pricey for a quartz movement. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its unique design and philosophical message, though its practicality as a primary watch is debated.