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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsYema Pearldiver

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$491

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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