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RZE Resolute 36vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$428

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What people say

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

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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