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Pinion NeutronvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neutron38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Neutron40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Neutron100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Neutron$1,600
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$218

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What people say

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Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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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