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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 82s5
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$428

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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