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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Thresher 44

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
37mm
44mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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