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Boldr The BoysvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
The Boys$299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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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