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Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFAvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Jungle Field A-11 JFA
PraesidusJungle Field A-11 JFA
MSRP $550
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jungle Field A-11 JFA34mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Jungle Field A-11 JFA40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jungle Field A-11 JFA50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Jungle Field A-11 JFA$550
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dark Brown Leather
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$239

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What people say

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Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFA

The Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFA is praised for its modern interpretation of a classic military field watch, featuring a 38mm sandblasted case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 movement with a 42-hour power reserve, and its accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, though reviewers note it often runs more accurately in practice. The watch presents a no-nonsense dial with vintage-style lume and Arabic numerals, retailing for $550. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFA offers vintage charm and solid specifications at its price point.

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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