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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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What people say

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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

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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