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Oris ProPilot Desert EditionvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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ProPilot Desert Edition
OrisProPilot Desert Edition
MSRP $3,500
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ProPilot Desert Edition41mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
ProPilot Desert Edition41 hoursh
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
ProPilot Desert Edition100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
ProPilot Desert Edition$3,500
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$428

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What people say

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Oris ProPilot Desert Edition

Owners report strap size may be a concern for wrists 8.25 inches and larger. Reviewers note the Oris ProPilot Desert Edition offers a more engaging dial with cool clasp design, though case and bracelet finishing is not considered the absolute highest standard for its price segment, and end link integration appears clumsy. The watch features a beige dial with orange and white accents, a carbon and steel case with PVD coating, and is powered by the Oris Calibre 733 movement with a 41-hour power reserve, priced at CHF 2,850. Overall, reviewers find the Oris ProPilot Desert Edition to be a distinct and fun sports watch, with the engaging dials and original clasp design being key highlights.

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.

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