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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$428
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