Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Trench Brass is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $599 for the Decima Gatekeeper — a $211 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Vario 1918 Trench Brass wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Decima Gatekeeper — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Vario 1918 Trench Brass is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Decima Gatekeeper carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario 1918 Trench Brass.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Decima Gatekeeper uses the Miyota 9039 and the Vario 1918 Trench Brass uses the Miyota 82s5.

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Decima GatekeepervsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Decima Gatekeeper

gatekeeper-white

MSRP $599

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

1918-brass-trench-white-dial-with-orange-lume

MSRP $388

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

1918 Trench Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

1918 Trench Brass40h

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

1918 Trench Brass100m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 82s5

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$388

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