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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsBoldr Venture GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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