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Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Vince Speranza A-1140h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Vince Speranza A-11100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Vince Speranza A-11$359
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
NH35
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$239

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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.

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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