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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$218
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