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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$218

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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