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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited EditionvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition45.4mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition600m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$4,600
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45.4mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.4mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
600m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L45
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,600
$388

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition's titanium monobloc case construction and the dial's blue gradient finish. Some owners find the 45.4mm diameter and 16mm thickness too large, noting a poor dial-to-bezel ratio and excessive text on the dial. The 8L45 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy ranging from +10/-5 seconds per day to +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the watch's tool watch vibe and unique dial construction, despite some reservations about its size and price.

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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