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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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