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Maen Classic 36vsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug Width
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$215

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What people say

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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