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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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