Which is cheaper, the Corniche Chronograph or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Medic Brass is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $425 for the Corniche Chronograph — a $37 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Corniche Chronograph or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Vario 1918 Medic Brass wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Corniche Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Corniche Chronograph or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Vario 1918 Medic Brass is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Corniche Chronograph.

What movement does the Corniche Chronograph run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Corniche Chronograph runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Vario 1918 Medic Brass runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

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Corniche Chronograph

MSRP $425

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

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MSRP $388

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronograph39mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Chronograph—

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

Chronograph50m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

Chronograph$425

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Green

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

Seiko NH38A

Type

Mecaquartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$388

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