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Sternglas NaosvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Naos
SternglasNaos
MSRP $323
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Naos
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Naos50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Naos$323
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
7.2mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 714
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$428

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos

The Sternglas Naos is widely praised for its refined daily wearability and Bauhaus design, with owners noting its durable construction, scratchless sapphire crystal, and flawless date mechanism. Reviewers highlight the comfortable and supple bracelet that drapes well and a date window that matches the dial. One owner advises replacing the original tan strap due to a lack of durability. The quartz movement is noted for its accuracy, and the absence of a seconds hand is seen as a unique solution to prevent misaligned markers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos highly for its harmonious design and comfortable wear at its price point.

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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