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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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