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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-datevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleParadive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
MSRP $949
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41.25mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date$949
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41.25mm
37mm
Thickness
15.54mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NE15
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$949
$428

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

Owners rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date highly for its purposeful, no-nonsense design and bead-blasted 41.25mm steel case. The Seiko Instruments NE15B automatic movement kept good time, gaining about +4 seconds per day. One owner noted slight rub marks on the underside after some use. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date well for its vintage-inspired design and reliable timekeeping.

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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