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Oris Oris Star EditionvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Oris Star Edition
OrisOris Star Edition
MSRP $2,300
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oris Star Edition35mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Oris Star Edition41 hoursh
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Oris Star Edition50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Oris Star Edition$2,300
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
65mm
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
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
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
$2,300
$388

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What people say

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Oris Star Edition

The Oris Star Edition is a faithful 35mm reissue of a 1966 model, featuring a vintage dial, sunburst finish, and acrylic crystal. Reviewers note the 35mm case size may be too small for some collectors. The watch is powered by the automatic Oris Calibre 733 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 50m water resistance. One reviewer pointed out that the date digits are not sized like the original and the included strap appears cheap. Overall, reviewers appreciate the Oris Star Edition's faithful revival of a historically significant model, with the vintage aesthetic being a primary draw.

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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