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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsZelos Artemis

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Artemis50m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Thickness
9mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$1,899

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What people say

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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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