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RZE AspirarevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$388

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What people say

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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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