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Linde Werdelin Spidolite SummitvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Spidolite Summit
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Summit
MSRP $15,873
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spidolite Summit44mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Spidolite Summit42h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Spidolite Summit100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Spidolite Summit$15,873
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
15mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Skeleton
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW07
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,873
$428

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin Spidolite Summit

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Summit is widely praised for its exceptional lightness, achieved through extensive skeletonization of its case and dial, making it comfortable for everyday wear despite its substantial 44mm x 15mm dimensions. Reviewers note the striking aesthetic created by the combination of materials and colors, with one owner specifically highlighting the versatility of the Arktis Blue dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Summit highly for its innovative construction and comfortable wearability.

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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