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RZE Resolute 36vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
48mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$388

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What people say

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

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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