Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Medic Brass is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $420 for the Spinnaker Noir Radiance — a $32 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance is rated to 180m versus 100m for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass.

What movement does the Spinnaker Noir Radiance run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Noir Radiance uses the SII NH35A and the Vario 1918 Medic Brass uses the Seiko NH38A.

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Spinnaker Noir RadiancevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Noir Radiance

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MSRP $420

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

vario-1918-medic-brass-white-dial-with-white-lume

MSRP $388

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noir Radiance42mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Noir Radiance40h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

Noir Radiance180m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

Noir Radiance$420

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Noir Radiance

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$388

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