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Oak & Oscar The SandfordvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Sandford40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
The Sandford40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
The Sandford100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
The Sandford$1,850
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Charcoal
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$428

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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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