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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$388

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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