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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition20.2mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
20.2mm
37mm
Thickness
6.7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
26.1mm
45mm
Lug Width
2mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4N30
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428

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Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition

The Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition features a stepped-case design that some owners find mesmerizing. One owner favors the golden-dial rectangular model but would prefer it without PVD. The collection includes three unisex bracelet models with stainless steel cases measuring 20.2 x 6.7 x 26.1mm, utilizing the 4N30 quartz caliber, with each being a limited edition of 500 units. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design elements of the Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition, with some specific aesthetic preferences noted.

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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