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Pinion Neutron DualvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Neutron Dual
PinionNeutron Dual
MSRP $1,842
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neutron Dual38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Neutron Dual42h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Neutron Dual100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Neutron Dual$1,842
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,842
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pinion Neutron Dual

Owners widely praise the Pinion Neutron Dual for its refined design, meticulous finishing, and exceptional dial work, with one owner calling it their favorite watch and strongly recommending it. The watch features a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, is designed and built in England, and measures 38mm in diameter, 45mm lug-to-lug, and 11mm thick. Some owners note criticism of the OEM straps, and accuracy is reported around ±5 seconds per day. Overall, the consensus is that owners love the Pinion Neutron Dual for its detailed design and high level of finishing.

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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