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Magrette Moana Pacific Professional KaravsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Moana Pacific Professional Kara
MagretteMoana Pacific Professional Kara
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Professional Kara44mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Professional Kara
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Professional Kara500m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Professional Kara
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
15.3mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
45mm
Lug Width
24mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
STP1-11
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428

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What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Kara

The Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Kara is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its premium feel and attention to detail at its $595 price point. Owners and reviewers alike commend the comfortable 44mm brushed steel case, excellent lume, and the technical, tool-like appearance. The inclusion of a Swiss STP caliber STP1-11 automatic movement is noted, though its practical performance difference from previous movements is considered minimal. Some reviewers point out that the design language borrows heavily from other brands, and one owner noted the absence of the signature red-lined leather strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Kara highly for its impressive finishing 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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