Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé?

At MSRP the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé is the cheaper of the two at $428, against $790 for the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition — a $362 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition run compared to the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition uses the Miyota 9039 and the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé uses the Miyota 82s5.

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Duckworth Prestex California Limited EditionvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition

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MSRP $790

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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MSRP $428

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California Limited Edition39mm

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm

Power Reserve

California Limited Edition42h

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h

Water Resistance

California Limited Edition200m

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m

MSRP

California Limited Edition$790

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 82s5

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$428

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