Praesidus A11 type 44 Full Review

[@TheGrenadier97]

I definitely would wear the 32mm in a green strap, just like Major Winters in Band of Brothers or the gentlemen at The Great Raid. Very glad that more brands are turning their attention to historical sizes; the more options the better.

[@MPiKMS72]

They did a great job with this. That crystal really ads some depth and completes the vintage period look.

[@solidus1995]

I have this in 32mm. One of my favorite watches in my collection. Comfy and practical.

[@EscapeWheel]

So light and comfy

[@chrispurzer9461]

Nice. My 1970's CWC and others aren't as robust as the day they were made. This is a nice daily wear that preserves the appeal with modern materials. Bracelet just underscores their commitment to preserving heritage, even if rubes can't appreciate it or distinguish quality from aliexpress trash.

[@adk7962]

It’s a beautiful watch even if it’s not for me. I also respect them staying true to the vintage style. Thanks for the review.

[@WATCHingJames]

I absolutely love my A-11 Tom Rice from this brand. Great to see one of their other watches.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

Yeah, I am just not seeing $500+ monetary value here. It's a simple 3 hand no-date mechanical plain dial homage. My Swiss Made Hamilton ETA 4hz mechanical hand wound military watch spanks that, and cost me about $250 less. Perhaps I would feel differently with it in hand.

[@EscapeWheel]

I feel it's one of those watches that is very Niche. you either love it and have to have it or it's just an overpriced watch. the Hamilton is probably one of this watches biggest competition for sure, but it definitely feels like a modern watch...while this Praesidus feels very vintage. I love my hamilton, I think they are excellent value in the watch world

[@VinnyTheCuz]

Excellent review. Thorough, interesting, and great footage. Waiting for a 32mm version of this watch which I can’t wait to get. Your review made me feel impatient for it to arrive!

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks for the kind words 🤜. A lovely watch from a group of guys that just love watches. You'll love it 👍

[@Sam------]

Great review. Sweet watch. Happy with my Baltany A11 but this looks like a fair upgrade option.

[@danspanos]

I think that may be the craziest looking bracelet I've ever seen! You must really love that Sugess! You've been wearing that a lot lately!

[@EscapeWheel]

Haha, it gets a lot of wrist time. Agree about the bracelet, I was completely thrown off by the looks of it but man, it's awesome...lol. I want one for my baltany 1926

[@grit1679]

Great review, just ordered one. The lack of counter balance on the second hand is kind of strange looking, but it goes with the overall minimalist aesthetic.

[@ZeeIndian123]

Awesome watch with awful price

[@XjohnjohnX88]

I like it. The bracelet is unique and so fun! It's assembled in USA, with a Swiss mouvement. I don't think this is too expensive. Thanks for the review, Steve.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks Jonathan! I agree. I can see the sticker-shock considering what I normally review on the channel....but this is not some chinese special...lol

[@higgledypiggledycubledy8899]

I just bought a couple of similar bracelets off AE, I'll share my impressions in the subreddit

[@jessarahmed4677]

599? GOMD! Back to Berny, bwoy.

[@willmarshall4685]

I have a blind spot when it comes to military watches. I don’t see the quality differences between a watch like this and a simple alli special. I get that I’m new too the hobby and this will change…but for now, I think I will just buy the 11.99 quartz watch and put it on a decent strap.

[@EscapeWheel]

I think a lot of people are missing the point with this watch, which isn't surprising given the watches I usually focus on here, but this isn't meant to be super high quality, it's supposed to give someone the look and feel of a vintage piece, but without the problems of a vintage watch. Vintage look and feel, but modern components and reliability

[@dwhardj]

Vintage looks 😍

[@elieharriett9078]

I have 2 original A-11’s I absolutely love and the idea of getting a modern one to wear on days I don’t want to potentially damage the originals intrigues me a great deal. Question from your review: they modified an automatic movement to make it manual, did they also remove the overwind clutch? In other words, is there now a stopping point when you wind it so you know you’ve fully wound it or will it wind indefinitely like winding an automatic with the stem?

[@stavros_katsopr]

Well, if anyone knows, i want to know for that bracelet too. I'm with you Steve, cheers.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks, Stavros. I'll be on the lookout!

[@l.aleung184]

Can someone help me articulately justify the price on this?

[@EscapeWheel]

I think a lot of it comes down the the visual appeal of the watch as I haven't seen much with this particular style. So you are paying more for that, paying for the US assembly and QC, really nice packaging and straps, and the swiss movement. I wouldn't call the watch itself anything special in terms of case design or finishing. But there's no denying the vintage charm but the modern movement. If you're looking for bang for the buck, this probably isn't for you, but if you value the movement and aesthetics (and US assembly/QC) then I think the price is justified

[@jeremiahjohnson8343]

This is too much for me, especially for a simple vintage design, but I don't agree with others that it's horrendously overpriced. Just buying the movement and bonklip bracelet at retail would be almost half their asking price.

[@goldfools5445]

I am not commenting. As my mum said. If you can’t ……,

[@Banning133]

This is hilariously overpriced for what it is

[@joshsher6327]

I agree. I was able to get an original WWII A-11. Even with restoration and service cost, it’s still under their price.

[@adamw7411]

Great watch but there so many better options out there for $600.

[@stephencharlton2024]

Ridiculous price

[@johnmonachelli5256]

The paper clip bracelet looks quite robust

[@michaelonello1022]

WAYYYYY over priced!! A JOKE

[@cedarcanoe]

Why don’t you bring the message to Rolex, Omega, Zenith and the likes?

[@michaelonello1022]

@@cedarcanoe There are so much other watches available for less money that offer at the bare minimum a sapphire crystal. Do the research!

[@stevenmccarthy112]

At that price it is absurd. Sucker born every minute.

[@bifflee3603]

Wow and not in a good way. Poor crystal and a cheap nasty looking bracelet. If this was an AliExpress watch priced at £100 it would be getting slated

[@ronb4115]

Sorry but that bracelet 🤮🤮🤮