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Sternglas Marus 2.0vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Marus 2.0
SternglasMarus 2.0
MSRP $593
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus 2.041mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Marus 2.041h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Marus 2.0200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Marus 2.0$593
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$593
$388

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial 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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