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Praesidus Rec SpecvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$428

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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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