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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Eagle 2

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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