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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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