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Orient Classic WatchvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Classic Watch
OrientClassic Watch
MSRP $245
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Watch40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Classic Watch40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Classic Watch100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Classic Watch$245
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$428

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What people say

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Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

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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