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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsZelos Eagle 2

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$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 Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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