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NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik siren bluevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ahoi neomatik siren blue36.3mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Ahoi neomatik siren blue43 hoursh
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Ahoi neomatik siren blue200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Ahoi neomatik siren blue$4,540
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
36.3mm
37mm
Thickness
9.6mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,540
$428

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik siren blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik siren blue for its vibrant siren blue dial, which pops in any light, and its Bauhaus design language with arresting simplicity. The subtle rose gold accents, neon orange details, and color-matched date window at 6 o'clock are noted as well-thought-out elements. The slim 9.8mm case and 200m water resistance are also highlighted. However, the lume on the hour markers is considered weak and fades quickly, and the watch is not a true ISO-certified diver due to the lack of a dive bezel. Some find the textile strap too casual for anything beyond sophisticated casual wear, and the straight lugs can create a large feel on the wrist. The DUW 3001 movement offers a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik siren blue highly for its striking dial and refined, yet casual, aesthetic.

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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