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Horage Lensman 2vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

Lensman 2
HorageLensman 2
MSRP $6,100
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lensman 239mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Lensman 272h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Lensman 250m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Lensman 2$6,100
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
9.98mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
Exposure Calculator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$428

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What people say

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Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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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