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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First StepsvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Miyota 82s5
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$428

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What people say

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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

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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