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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$388

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

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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