Which is cheaper, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Medic Brass is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $5,350 for the Bremont Waterman Apex — a $4,962 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Bremont Waterman Apex wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Bremont Waterman Apex is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass.

What movement does the Bremont Waterman Apex run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Bremont Waterman Apex runs a mechanical caliber, while the Vario 1918 Medic Brass runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

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Bremont Waterman ApexvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Bremont Waterman Apex

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MSRP $5,350

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

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MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waterman Apex43mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Waterman Apex40h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

Waterman Apex500m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

Waterman Apex$5,350

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Apex II 43mm

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,350

$388

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