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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 AmeriquartzvsVaer Atlas

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A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$215
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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