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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsTissot Desir

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
What people say

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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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Desir50m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
28mm
Thickness
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
Lug Width
18mm
4.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Brown
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$550
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