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Oris Big Crown DiamondsvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Big Crown Diamonds
OrisBig Crown Diamonds
MSRP $3,300
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown Diamonds34mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown Diamonds42 hoursh
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Big Crown Diamonds50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Big Crown Diamonds$3,300
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
531
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$388

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown Diamonds

Owners widely praise the Oris Big Crown Diamonds for its timeless design, vintage charm, and recognizable details like cathedral hands and the pointer date function. Reviewers highlight the stunning gradient dial and the "Bullseye" tuxedo dial as particularly beautiful. The 38mm case is considered versatile, and the watch offers remarkable value. However, some owners note the standard Sellita movement has a short power reserve and plain finishing, and the strap is not durable. A reviewer points out slightly imperfect Super-LumiNova printing on the hour numerals, and one owner finds the two-tone bracelet overly flashy. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Big Crown Diamonds highly for its unique design and value at its price point.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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