I had recently watched a YouTube video about restoring an authentic A-11 watch from World War II when Praesidus Watch contacted me about reviewing its A-11 Combat watch. I discovered that the U.S. Military originally ordered these watches from Elgin, Waltham, and Bulova, who made them to a specified specification.
Praesidus Watches Coupon has been selling a few variations of its A-11-style watches for some time, but they are all larger than the original at 38, 40, and 42mm. With its newest A-11 iteration, the brand is now altering that. The A-11 Combat 32mm, which is 32mm wide and has 16mm lugs, preserves the dial style but also.
A-11 Origin clothing
You could assume from reading some of my most recent reviews that I exclusively wear 44mm watches. Although that is not true, my 39mm Oris Chronoris is the smallest watch I currently own, thus switching to a 32mm watch required some mental adjustment on my part. Nevertheless, wearing an A-11 in the right size has been a fascinating experience that has given me a good notion of the build quality that purchasers of the higher sizes will encounter.
The A-11 Origin wardrobe
If you read some of my most recent reviews, you could think that I only wear 44mm watches. Even if that is untrue, my 39mm Oris Chronoris is now the smallest watch I possess, so converting to a 32mm watch needed some mental adjustment on my part. However, wearing an A-11 in the proper size has been an interesting experience that has let me get a decent idea of the build quality that buyers of the larger sizes will feel.
Review of the Praesidus A-11 Origin Watch
The total size is tiny, but the legibility is quite good. The (relatively) huge hands show out against the matte black dial because of the thin bezel, which makes the dial the main focus. The minute hands actually extend to the edge of the minute track, unlike many other quartz clocks, and the sandblasted hands don’t appear to be overly short. In this illustration, the second hand consistently lands rather near to the marker.
The Specifics
Along with size, the dial of the A-11 Combat is an exact replica of the original. Its sterility, which gives it a neat and legible appearance, is something I admired.
The case is primarily sandblasted, with the lugs’ top surfaces polished and the back machined. The lugs’ points of contact with the case are not especially sharp.
Review of the Praesidus A-11 Origin Watch
The caseback, which is likewise based on the original A-11 design, states that the watch was made in the United States using imported components.
Movement
Both the 32mm and 40mm versions of the A-11 are specified by Praesidus with Ronda 763 Quartz movements. It has a 40-month battery life and ought to operate without issues for much longer than that. Although the Swiss-made, dependable movement is not as romantic as the mechanical hacking movements of the first watches, it is still a good deal for a $129 watch. There is no phantom crown position thanks to Praesidus’ decision to pair the dateless dial with a no-date movement. Review of the Praesidus A-11 Origin Watch
The company also offers Seiko NH35 automatic 38mm and 42mm versions of the A-11. The MSRP for both sizes is $249.
Conclusion
The watch enthusiast community frequently complains that watch makers have made the replica larger than the original when they construct homages to historical styles. However, most of the time it looks like a classic 38mm watch that has expanded to a 42mm diameter. I wonder how many watch collectors will be interested in a 32mm watch in the case of the “correct” size Praesidus A-11 Combat, especially one that otherwise is not from a company that manufactured the originals in World War II and does not have a mechanical movement.
Review of the Praesidus A-11 Origin 32mm watch
The 38mm automatic version would be my choice if I were to purchase one today, although all of the sizes and options offer fantastic value. Overall, the watch is a fun spin on the traditional military timepiece, and as far as I know, no other companies are producing an A-11 that is this faithful to the original timepiece. If you think that sounds attractive, be sure to check out the entire line on the company’s website or click here to obtain VIP access to receive an exclusive offer and early access to the A-11 Combat 32mm.
Your Opinion
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