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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze

The Vario 1945 D12 Bronze is a 37 mm bronze field watch with a Miyota 82S5 automatic movement. At 37 mm across, only three of the 42 other bronze field watches in the guide are smaller.

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Price
$428
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
Qsn6.5-0.1 phosphor bronze
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
37.0 mm
Thickness
10.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
45 mm
Origin
Singapore
Movement
Japanese automatic, hand-winding and hacking, 21 jewels
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Power reserve
Over 40 hours
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Waxed canvas strap (recycled), 18 mm; Coal Black or Army Green option
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Fume grey
Dial colours
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova C3/BGW9
Availability
Offered
Status
Limited edition of 200 with commemorative caseback; sold out at Vario
Not published
Reference, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Vario Spec checksAlloy Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze nickel-free?

No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What is the case of the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze made of?

The case is qsn6.5-0.1 phosphor bronze. That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze?

The case is 37 mm across, 10.5 mm thick and 45 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $428.

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