Svalbard Time Travel HX11 vs Time Travel HX11A Mesh
Both watches share the same jump-hour movement, sapphire crystal and 5 ATM rating, so the choice comes down to size and strap. The HX11 is the larger 44.2 mm case on a leather band; the HX11A Mesh is a 40 mm case on a steel mesh bracelet with quick-release pins. No prices were given for either, so compare live store prices on Deal.ai before deciding. Buy the smaller Mesh if you have a wrist under about 7 inches or want a bracelet; buy the HX11 if you prefer a bigger case and a leather strap.
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Svalbard Time Travel HX11
Choose the HX11 if you want the larger 44.2 mm case and a leather strap, and your wrist is big enough to carry a 54 mm lug-to-lug watch.
- Bigger 44.2 mm case reads clearly on the wrist
- Jump-hour disc and retrograde minute hand are unusual and fun
- Sapphire crystal and screw-down engraved case back
- Individually numbered, limited to 500 pieces
- Leather strap suits dressier wear
- 54 mm lug-to-lug is too long for small wrists
- 13.5 mm thick for a quartz watch
- Reviewers report hour window misalignment out of the box
What separates them
| Svalbard Time Travel HX11 | Time Travel HX11A Mesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 44.2 mm | 40 mm |
| Lug-to-lug length | 54 mm | 47.5 mm |
| Case height | 13.5 mm | 11 mm |
| Strap | Leather band, 20 mm | 316L steel mesh bracelet, 20 mm, quick-release pins |
| Movement | Miyota-based quartz with GearBox jump-hour module | Miyota-based quartz with GearBox jump-hour module |
| Crystal | Flat sapphire | Flat sapphire |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM (50 m) | 5 ATM (50 m) |
| Edition | Individually numbered, limited to 500 pieces | Individually numbered, limited to 500 pieces |
Price history
- Svalbard Time Travel HX11: lowest $179.90 on Oct 31 at TOO Svalbard.
- Time Travel HX11A Mesh: lowest $179.90 on Oct 31 at TOO Svalbard.
Prices at every store
Time Travel HX11A Mesh
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Specs compared
| Spec | Svalbard Time Travel HX11 | Time Travel HX11A Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Polished 316L stainless steel. | Polished 316L stainless steel. |
| Diameter | 44.2 mm (excluding buttons). | 40 mm (excluding buttons). |
| Length | 54 mm. | 47.5 mm. |
| Height | 13.5 mm. | 11 mm. |
| Base | Screw-on with engraved serial number. | Screw-on with engraved serial number. |
| Dial | Grey with white markings and minute numerals. | Grey with white markings and minute numerals. |
| Type | Miyota-based quartz with GearBox® module. | Miyota-based quartz with GearBox® module. |
| Battery | Lithium CR2016 (3V). | Lithium CR2016 (3V). |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM (50 meters). | 5 ATM (50 meters). |
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What reviewers say
Svalbard Time Travel HX11
Owner feedback is mixed. One reviewer calls it quirky and accurate with fast supplier help on a strap issue; another reports the hour off-center in its window out of the box and the minute hand detaching within two months of casual wear.
- Quirky, original design
- Keeps perfect time
- Entertaining jump every 60 minutes
- Immediate supplier help on a strap issue
- Hour not centered in the window out of the box
- Minute hand came off after under two months
- Quality control consistency
Time Travel HX11A Mesh
The 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings hides a split reception. One owner praises the quirky design, accurate timekeeping and quick supplier help; another reports an off-center hour window out of the box and a minute hand that came off within two months.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a small wrist?
- The HX11A Mesh. Its 40 mm case and 47.5 mm lug-to-lug length sit far better on wrists under about 7 inches than the HX11's 44.2 mm case and 54 mm length.
- Do they have the same movement?
- Yes. Both use a Miyota-based quartz movement with the GearBox jump-hour module and a retrograde minute hand, plus a flat sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance.
- Is the HX11 worth the extra size?
- Only if you want a bigger, bolder case and a leather strap. The Mesh gives you the same complication in a slimmer, more wearable package, so most shoppers are better served by the 40 mm version.
- Which lasts longer?
- Neither is clearly more durable. Both are 316L steel with sapphire crystals, but reviewers of both report hour-window misalignment and a minute hand that came off within two months, so buy from a store with a clear return window.
- Can I swap the straps?
- The Mesh has quick-release pins, so you can change the 20 mm band without tools. The HX11 uses a standard 20 mm leather band, which needs a spring-bar tool.
- Are both limited editions?
- Yes. Both are individually numbered and limited to 500 pieces, with the serial engraved on the screw-down case back.
