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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$499

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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 Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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