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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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