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Oris ProPilot Desert EditionvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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ProPilot Desert Edition
OrisProPilot Desert Edition
MSRP $3,500
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ProPilot Desert Edition41mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
ProPilot Desert Edition41 hoursh
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
ProPilot Desert Edition100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
ProPilot Desert Edition$3,500
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$388

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What people say

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Oris ProPilot Desert Edition

Owners report strap size may be a concern for wrists 8.25 inches and larger. Reviewers note the Oris ProPilot Desert Edition offers a more engaging dial with cool clasp design, though case and bracelet finishing is not considered the absolute highest standard for its price segment, and end link integration appears clumsy. The watch features a beige dial with orange and white accents, a carbon and steel case with PVD coating, and is powered by the Oris Calibre 733 movement with a 41-hour power reserve, priced at CHF 2,850. Overall, reviewers find the Oris ProPilot Desert Edition to be a distinct and fun sports watch, with the engaging dials and original clasp design being key highlights.

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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