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Spinnaker Dumas GMTvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dumas GMT44mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Dumas GMT40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Dumas GMT300m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Dumas GMT$399
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$218

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What people say

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Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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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