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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsZelos Great White 43

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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