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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Nova 37

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
10.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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