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Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFVvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Jungle Field A-11 JFV
PraesidusJungle Field A-11 JFV
MSRP $195
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
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Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV

The Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV is praised for its modern take on a classic military design, featuring a well-proportioned 38mm sandblasted steel case and 100m water resistance. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, which is rated for accuracy between -10/+30 seconds per day and offers a 42-hour power reserve. The watch includes a no-date dial with beige Super-LumiNova and a double-domed sapphire crystal. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV as a well-proportioned field watch offering vintage charm at a $550 price point.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jungle Field A-11 JFV34mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Jungle Field A-11 JFV40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Jungle Field A-11 JFV50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Jungle Field A-11 JFV$195
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black Canvas
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$325
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