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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWCG10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $333
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.461
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$428

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What people say

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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial at its price point.

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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