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Orient Multi-Year CalendarvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Multi-Year Calendar
OrientMulti-Year Calendar
MSRP $325
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Multi-Year Calendar43.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Multi-Year Calendar40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Multi-Year Calendar50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Multi-Year Calendar$325
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6D22
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$218

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What people say

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Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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