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Vaer Korean Field SolarvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Korean Field Solar
VaerKorean Field Solar
MSRP $299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Korean Field Solar36mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Korean Field Solar40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Korean Field Solar100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Korean Field Solar$299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
USA 36mm
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer Korean Field Solar

The Vaer Korean Field Solar is praised for its practical solar quartz movement, legible dial, and 36mm proportions. Reviewers note its utilitarian design inspired by 1950s A-17 timepieces and USA assembly for under $200. Accuracy is rated at -10/+20 seconds per month. One owner found the lume lacking and short-lived, while another reported issues with lug hole placement and flaking lume on a sibling model. A different owner in the line found the hour hand too long and the screw-down crown operation could be smoother. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Vaer Korean Field Solar for its accessible price point and practical solar quartz movement.

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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