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Tissot PRX Damascus SteelvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PRX Damascus Steel
TissotPRX Damascus Steel
MSRP $1,175
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRX Damascus Steel38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
PRX Damascus Steel80h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
PRX Damascus Steel100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
PRX Damascus Steel$1,175
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.98mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
11mm
18mm
Material
Damascus Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,175
$428

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What people say

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Tissot PRX Damascus Steel

The Tissot PRX Damascus Steel is noted for its unique Damascus steel case and dial, which some owners find visually appealing and appreciate the intricate pattern. One owner enjoys looking at the watch's movement. The 38mm size is considered reasonable for the price, though it may be too small for some wrists. One owner experienced a scratch that detracted from the Damascus pattern, but this was resolved by the dealer. The reviewer found the Damascus steel case and dial to be "a bit over the top." Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tissot PRX Damascus Steel to be a unique watch with a polarizing aesthetic, with its value tied to its distinctive material.

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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