Eone BradleyvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
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Measurements
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Bradley
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$225
$218
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Miyota 2070
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Eone Bradley for its ingenious tactile design, allowing time to be read by touch via magnetic ball bearings, and its comfortable wearability with light titanium cases and swiveling lugs. The watch is noted for its bold, modern, and inclusive design, with some appreciating the brushed steel finish and mesh bracelet as good value. However, the Eone Bradley is also flagged for its shiny finish attracting fingerprints and scratching easily, and the articulating lugs are considered less stylish by some. The magnetic ball bearings can occasionally be dislodged, requiring a wrist shake to reset. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Eone Bradley highly for its innovative tactile time-telling feature and comfortable, bold design.
The watch's tactile dial, with raised markers that allow the wearer to feel the time by touch, is a notable feature. A weakness is the watch's limited water resistance, which may be a concern for users who plan to wear it for swimming or water activities. Reviewers disagree on the case material, with one reviewer mentioning a 40mm PVD gold stainless steel case and the other a 40mm x 11mm titanium case.
Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.
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