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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsBoldr Venture Velo

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 Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$399

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What people say

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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 Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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