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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
Essentials Daywear
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$325
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