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Lorier Neptune SIVvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

Neptune SIV
LorierNeptune SIV
MSRP $599
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neptune SIV39mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Neptune SIV40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Neptune SIV200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Neptune SIV$599
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$428

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What people say

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Lorier Neptune SIV

Owners widely praise the Lorier Neptune SIV for its versatile, vintage-inspired design featuring a glossy gilt-style dial and a comfortable, tapered bracelet, noting its affordability reduces wear anxiety. Reviewers and owners alike mention the acrylic crystal as a point of contention, with some preferring sapphire, and one owner finds the bracelet lacks the feel of more expensive options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Neptune SIV highly for its appealing vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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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