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Praesidus Rec SpecvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$388

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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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