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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Spearfish 3

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
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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