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Tudor Pelagos LHDvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Pelagos LHD
TudorPelagos LHD
MSRP $6,025
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos LHD40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos LHD70h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos LHD500m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Pelagos LHD$6,025
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
14.3mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5612-LHD
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,025
$428

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos LHD

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its 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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