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Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited EditionvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition
NorqainAdventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition
MSRP $4,170
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition41h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition$4,170
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.65mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Bronze
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,170
$388

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What people say

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Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition

The Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm is praised for its crisp stainless steel case, satisfying crown feel, and a 60-click ceramic bezel, though some bezel backplay is noted. Reviewers consider it good value for money, with a well-executed dial featuring applied markers and a hobnail bezel. The watch uses a Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some find the 42mm case with a 50mm lug-to-lug wears large, and the Super-LumiNova lume is described as wanting. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Adventure highly for its solid build and value proposition.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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