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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

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What people say

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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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