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Monta Noble (Piece Unique)vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Noble (Piece Unique)
MontaNoble (Piece Unique)
MSRP $1,895
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Noble (Piece Unique)38.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Noble (Piece Unique)40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Noble (Piece Unique)152m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Noble (Piece Unique)$1,895
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
152m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Monta M-22
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$428

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What people say

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Monta Noble (Piece Unique)

Monta Noble (Piece Unique) owners widely praise its exceptional build quality, stunning dial, and comfortable wearability, with the slim 9.7mm case and smooth winding action of its Sellita SW300 movement frequently highlighted. Reviewers and owners alike commend the excellent finishing and attractive appearance, noting it represents good value at its $1,795 price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Noble (Piece Unique) highly for its sophisticated finishing and comfortable, slim profile.

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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