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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition20.2mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
20.2mm
40mm
Thickness
6.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
26.1mm
48mm
Lug Width
2mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4N30
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388

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Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition

The Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition features a stepped-case design that some owners find mesmerizing. One owner favors the golden-dial rectangular model but would prefer it without PVD. The collection includes three unisex bracelet models with stainless steel cases measuring 20.2 x 6.7 x 26.1mm, utilizing the 4N30 quartz caliber, with each being a limited edition of 500 units. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design elements of the Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition, with some specific aesthetic preferences noted.

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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