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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.60mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$428

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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