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Orient Esteem IIvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$388

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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