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Farer Portobello - Nearly NewvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Portobello - Nearly New63h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Portobello - Nearly New100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M
Miyota 82s5
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,155
$428

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What people say

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Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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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