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Vaer SwissvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Swiss
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing 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.

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