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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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