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Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Altitude 39 Date
BremontAltitude 39 Date
MSRP $4,250
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude 39 Date39mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Altitude 39 Date40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Altitude 39 Date100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Altitude 39 Date$4,250
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
11.19mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$428

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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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