Vario 1918 Trench Grey Dial with White Lume WatchvsVario 1945 D12 Field Watch

Ref. 1918-trench-grey-dial-with-white-lume·MSRP $388

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Measurements
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1918 Trench Grey Dial with White Lume Watch

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 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Vario 1918 Trench Grey Dial with White Lume Watch is widely praised for its well-made construction, enamel dial, excellent lume, and highly wearable 37mm sizing with wire lugs. Owners appreciate its vintage aesthetic, retro design, and value proposition, noting the Miyota 82S5 automatic movement and double-domed sapphire crystal with AR coating. Some owners find the Vario straps to be short or unevenly fitted, and one owner chose the stainless steel case over brass for longevity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Trench Grey Dial with White Lume Watch highly for its appealing vintage style and robust build at a good price point.
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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