Nivada Grenchen F77 Gold Green Aventurine MK2 38mmvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass

Ref. 1918-brass-medic-cream-dial-with-orange-lume·MSRP $388

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Nivada Grenchen F77 Gold Green Aventurine MK2 38mm at true scale

F77 Gold Green Aventurine MK2 38mm

Vario 1918 Medic Brass at true scale

1918 Medic Brass

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12.2mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

38h

40h

highest

MSRP

$1,860

$388

lowest

Movement

Soprod P024

Seiko NH38

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Brass

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod P024
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,860
$388
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Reviews

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Nivada Grenchen F77 Gold Green Aventurine MK2 38mm

The Nivada Grenchen F77 GOLD GREEN AVENTURINE MK2 - 38MM is widely praised as a strong integrated bracelet option offering good value, balancing vintage inspiration with unique design elements. Owners and reviewers highlight its wearability, with a comfortable 38mm case featuring downturned lugs and a slimmer profile, and a bracelet with a generous micro-adjust range. The green aventurine dial is noted for its beauty at its price point. Some owners found the packaging underwhelming and the bracelet initially difficult to adjust, while one owner notes the winding feel is smooth but slightly resistive. The movement is the Soprod P024 automatic with a 42-hour power reserve, and the watch has 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 GOLD GREEN AVENTURINE MK2 - 38MM highly for its character, solid build quality, and wearability at its price point.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its attractive dial designs and the appealing patina that develops on the brass case, with many appreciating its 40mm size and suitability for WWI-themed collections. The watch is frequently worn, with owners enjoying its aesthetic, including details like cathedral hands and specific dial colors. One owner notes the crown screws down properly and mentions the Seiko NH38a movement. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its historical design and the charm of its brass case developing a patina.