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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra ThinvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MaenGrand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MSRP $1,519
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin34mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin$1,519
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
6.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
MNL.04
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,519
$428

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What people say

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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin

Owners widely report the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin features a La Joux-Perret D101 manual-wind movement and a double-layer enamel dial. Some owners criticize the bracelet design and find the dial too small and lacking indices. One owner describes the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin as "hideous with a good movement." On balance, owners are divided on the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin, with some appreciating its movement and dial while others find its design unappealing.

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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