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Maen Classic 36vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$218

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What people say

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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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