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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
48.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
L836.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$5,550

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What people say

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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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