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Phoibos Voyager GMTvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager GMT39mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Voyager GMT40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Voyager GMT100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Voyager GMT$429
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$388

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

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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