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The Praesidus A-11 Type 44 is lauded for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a domed acrylic crystal and coin-edge bezel, with its 38mm size offering a comfortable modern wear. It includes 100 meters of water resistance and a Swiss Soprod P024 movement with hacking and manual winding, assembled in the U.S. Some find the 32mm variant overpriced for its Landeron 21 movement, and the drilled lugs appear too close to the lug edge, though it keeps excellent time, gaining about 6 seconds per day, and feels substantial for its size despite a 13mm thickness. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.
4 Variants
Retail MSRP
$555
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Static data
Case
38mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
01
Case Dimensions
Diameter38mm
Thickness11mm
Lug-to-Lug46mm
Lug Width18mm
02
Case Build
Material316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03
Crystal & Dial
CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorPatina
04
Movement
Caliber
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05
Design Language
Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
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In a nutshell
The Praesidus A-11 Type 44 (ref. praesidus-a-11-type-44) is an automatic pilot watch, with a 38mm 316l stainless steel case, 11mm thick, powered by the Landeron L21 movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $555. The dial color is patina.