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HELM KhuraburivsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Khuraburi
HELMKhuraburi
MSRP $310
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khuraburi42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Khuraburi40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Khuraburi300m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Khuraburi$310
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
16mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$428

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What people say

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HELM Khuraburi

Owners widely report the HELM Khuraburi is liked, with one owner noting it arrived in perfect condition. Some owners find the HELM Khuraburi to be on the large side. On balance, owners rate the HELM Khuraburi positively for its condition and general appeal, despite some finding it large.

From video reviewers

The HELM Khuraburi offers a rugged, solid build for its price point. Availability is a significant drawback, with the watch being difficult to acquire due to infrequent stock.

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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