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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$388

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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