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Vaer FieldvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Field
VaerField
MSRP $329
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Field40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Field100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Field$329
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$329
$428

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What people say

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Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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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