If you are a military watch buff, then you already know that the original A-11 was made famous by US manufacturers Elgin, Waltham, and Bulova. These vintage pieces were constructed according to American military specs to be robust, legible, and accurate in the field. They had the added benefit of a hacking seconds hand, so that time could be synchronized. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11
I have to stop being so surprised by how much I like field watches. It’s just that next to all the gadgety, movey bits on dive watches and chronographs, field watches strike me as rather tame. And yet, each time one falls into my lap for a review, I think, “Hmm. Isn’t this interesting.” That’s what happened last week with the arrival of the Tom Rice A-11 by Praesidus. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Praesidus Tom Rice A-11
The Fieldmaster is a quintessential toolwatch right out of the box. It’s uniform, matte brushed finish exudes ruggedness. Indeed, the stainless steel case–41mm in diameter and 50mm lug to lug–while not enormous, has a certain heft to it. This robustness is accentuated by the large knurled bezel and pronounced crown guards. In hand, and up close, it gives off the impression of being hewn into existence. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Canister Fieldmaster
