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Praesidus Desert FieldvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$428

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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