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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Great White 43

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
37mm
43mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$599

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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 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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