Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume WatchvsVario 1945 D12 Field Watch

1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch
Vario1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch

Ref. 1918-trench-black-dial-with-orange-lume·MSRP $388

1945 D12 Field Watch
Vario1945 D12 Field Watch

Ref. vario-1945-d12-field-watch-army-green-dial·MSRP $388

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch at true scale

1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch

Vario 1945 D12 Field Watch at true scale

1945 D12 Field Watch

Diameter

37mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

45mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

10.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$388

$388

Movement

Miyota 82S5

Miyota 82S5

Case

2 specs
Category
Watch
Field
Thickness
10mm
10.5mm
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Reviews

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Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch for its authentic vintage aesthetic, which evokes a genuine WW1 feel. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent legibility, with large numerals and cathedral hands facilitating quick time-telling. The watch is considered a strong value proposition, offering a quality build and appealing design at a fair price. One owner notes the brand acknowledges that the orange lume choice results in weaker illumination. The 37mm case size and wire lugs contribute to its wearability. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch highly for its vintage charm and legibility at the price.

Vario 1945 D12 Field Watch

The Vario 1945 D12 Field Watch is praised for its vintage Dirty Dozen inspiration combined with modern touches, offering excellent legibility and robust build at an affordable US$368 price point. Owners note its 37mm case is comfortable on a 6.5-inch wrist, and the brand's straps are well-made. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement powers the watch, with accuracy reported around +7 seconds per day by one owner, though the movement is also described as noisy by the same source. Some find the 37mm size a bit small, and the lacquered sub-seconds dial is a modern deviation from original designs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 D12 Field Watch highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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