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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
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
Miyota 82s5

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 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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