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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsLongines EVIDENZA

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $2,650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
EVIDENZA38.75mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
EVIDENZA50h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
37mm
38.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
L615.3
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$2,650

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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.

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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