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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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