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Boldr The VogelkopvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$428

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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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