Side by side

Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
28mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T201
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$218

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic vs Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.