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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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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