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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$428

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

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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