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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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