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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$218

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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