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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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