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Boldr Field MedicvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
I
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388

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What people say

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Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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