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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagnevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion neomatik champagne36.4mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Orion neomatik champagne43 hoursh
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Orion neomatik champagne50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Orion neomatik champagne$4,410
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36.4mm
37mm
Thickness
8.5mm
10.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,410
$428

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne's in-house automatic movement and thin 9.5mm profile, with some finding its timekeeping comparable to COSC-certified watches. The champagne dial color scheme is frequently highlighted as fantastic. However, one owner notes that the largest size appears off due to proportions or the date window, and the crown reportedly rolls back slightly when winding, a trait described as normal. Some owners suggest the Orion neomatik offers better value at a discount. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne highly for its excellent dress watch proportions and attractive champagne dial 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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