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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

Race Master Automatic
FerroRace Master Automatic
MSRP $585
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Automatic40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Race Master Automatic50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Race Master Automatic$585
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
45.2mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$428

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability 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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