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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsPraesidus DD-45

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
OG

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$299

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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