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Praesidus Rec SpecvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$218

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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