Lorier AstravsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
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Measurements
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Astra
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Thickness
n/a
10.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$599
$428
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Miyota 82S5
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra for its dressy sports watch aesthetic, sector dial, and refined details. The watch is noted for its classic proportions and wearability, with some finding it fits well on smaller wrists despite wearing slightly larger than its 36mm case. One owner reports the automatic movement can gain around 8 seconds in 12 hours, and notes the bracelet feels light with some difficult-to-remove bracelet screws. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra highly for its attractive design and versatile wearability at its price point.
The watch's versatile dial and comfortable 36mm sizing are consistently praised. Lume brightness is noted as a potential weakness. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.
Owners praise the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation, tasteful blended branding, and the use of two lume colors. Some owners are split on the logo and crown position. One owner reports accuracy of +7 seconds per day and notes the Miyota 82S5 movement is loud and rattles. The watch features a 37mm bronze case designed to develop a patina, a gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume, and bronze hands. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé highly for its value as a GADA watch.
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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