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Praesidus A-11 Type 44vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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A-11 Type 44
PraesidusA-11 Type 44
MSRP $555
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Type 4438mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Type 4440h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Type 44100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
A-11 Type 44$555
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
11mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Patina
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Landeron L21
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$555
$349

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What people say

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Praesidus A-11 Type 44

The Praesidus A-11 Type 44 is lauded for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a domed acrylic crystal and coin-edge bezel, with its 38mm size offering a comfortable modern wear. It includes 100 meters of water resistance and a Swiss Soprod P024 movement with hacking and manual winding, assembled in the U.S. Some find the 32mm variant overpriced for its Landeron 21 movement, and the drilled lugs appear too close to the lug edge, though it keeps excellent time, gaining about 6 seconds per day, and feels substantial for its size despite a 13mm thickness. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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