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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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