Slow Watches SolarvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

The measurements

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Slow Watches Solar at true scale

Solar

Vario 1918 Medic Brass at true scale

1918 Medic Brass

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

10mm

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$388

Movement

Seiko VS42

Seiko NH38

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Aluminum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS42
Seiko NH38
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$388

What people say

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Slow Watches Solar

Owners widely praise the Slow Watches Solar for its unique 24-hour dial concept, which many find to be a calming and conversation-starting feature, with one owner noting its vintage feel and amazing manufacturing for the price. Some users find the watch easy to read within a few minutes of accuracy, appreciating the simple, logo-free dial. However, the small indices and digits can be difficult to read without glasses, and some dismiss the 24-hour concept as a gimmick, questioning the price for a quartz movement. Overall, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Solar as a visually interesting and conversation-starting timepiece, despite some finding the dial legibility challenging and the concept polarizing.

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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