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Tudor 1926 LunavsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

1926 Luna
Tudor1926 Luna
MSRP $3,000
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 Luna39mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
1926 Luna38h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
1926 Luna100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
1926 Luna$3,000
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
T607-
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$428

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 Luna

The Tudor 1926 Luna offers a moonphase complication at an approachable price, featuring a 39mm polished steel case and domed sunray dials. It is powered by a chronometer-grade Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some reviewers note that the dressier aesthetic of the 1926 line may not align with Tudor's overall brand identity, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tudor 1926 Luna a good value for its romantic moonphase complication and polished finishing.

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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