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Seiko Prospex Land MechanicalvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Prospex Land Mechanical
SeikoProspex Land Mechanical
MSRP $995
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Prospex Land Mechanical$995
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$388

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

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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