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RZE UTD-8000vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
UTD-800040mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
UTD-800040h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
UTD-8000200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
UTD-8000$279
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Thickness
13.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Screw secured titanium caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$218

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What people say

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RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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.

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