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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze FumévsZelos Hammerhead 43 Field

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
Hammerhead 43 Field
ZelosHammerhead 43 Field
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Hammerhead 43 Field43mm
Power Reserve
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Hammerhead 43 Field40h
Water Resistance
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
Hammerhead 43 Field300m
MSRP
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428
Hammerhead 43 Field$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
43mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Seiko NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$399

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field is praised for its unique bronze case patina potential, masculine angular design, and fantastic lume. Owners also highlight the lovely Mosaic Ember and purple agate dials. However, some owners feel the 43mm case wears large, suited for wrists 7.5 inches and up, and a reviewer notes its substantial 17mm thickness. The rubber strap is disliked for making the watch feel top-heavy, and the date window is considered tiny and hard to see. Some owners express disappointment with the NH movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field well for its distinctive design and dial appeal at its price point.

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