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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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