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Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Vario 1945 D12 Raven Black Field Watch – A Modern Tribute To The Dirty Dozen

Discover the Vario 1945 D12 Raven Black Field Watch – a modern field watch inspired by the WWII Dirty Dozen. Featuring sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and Miyota automatic movement.


The Vario 1945 D12 Raven Black Field Watch is built as a tribute to the legendary “Dirty Dozen” watches of World War II.

The originals were designed for soldiers. They featured:

  • Black dials

  • Railroad-style minute tracks

  • Luminous hands and indexes

  • Small seconds sub-dial for precision

That design language still defines field watches today.

Why this watch matters for you

You get the same military-inspired look with upgraded specs fit for daily wear.

  • Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

  • Marine-grade 316L stainless steel case

  • 100m water resistance for swimming or daily use

  • Long-lasting non-fading lume for night readability

  • Reliable Japanese automatic movement with hacking seconds

  • Crown at 4pm position for comfort on the wrist

The Cordura re/cor™ strap is made from recycled material, keeping the watch lightweight yet durable.

Technical Specifications

  • Case diameter: 37mm

  • Case thickness: 10.5mm

  • Lug width: 18mm

  • Lug to lug: 45mm

  • Crystal: Sapphire with inner AR

  • Caseback: Stainless steel (optional engraving available)

  • Crown: Screw-down

  • Movement: Miyota 82s5 automatic (Côtes de Genève), 21 jewels, 21.6k bph, >40 hours power reserve

  • Lume: C3/BGW9

  • Water resistance: 10 ATM

  • Strap: Cordura re/cor™

A question for you

Would you wear this watch as your daily companion, or keep it as a collector’s piece honoring WWII history?

The Vario 1945 D12 Raven Black Field Watch blends WWII-inspired Dirty Dozen design with modern upgrades like sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and a Miyota automatic movement. A comfortable 37mm case and recycled Cordura strap make it practical for both collectors and daily wearers.