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Bremont BroadswordvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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