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Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11vsTissot Heritage 1938

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Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Vince Speranza A-1140h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Vince Speranza A-11100m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Vince Speranza A-11$359
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
NH35
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$925

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What people say

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Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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