Timex 1990 Moon Phase ReissuevsVario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume

1990 Moon Phase Reissue
Timex1990 Moon Phase Reissue

Ref. timex-1990-moon-phase-reissue-37mm-leather-strap-watch-tw2y99000·MSRP $299

1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume
Vario1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume

Ref. 1918-trench-black-dial-with-orange-lume·MSRP $388

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue at true scale

1990 Moon Phase Reissue

Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume at true scale

1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume

Diameter

37mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.5mm

lowest

45mm

Thickness

10mm

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$299

lowest

$388

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 82S5

Case

2 specs
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
45mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 82S5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Complications
Date, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue

Owners widely praise the Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue 37mm Leather Strap Watch for its comfort and lightweight feel, with one owner noting the subtle taper on its brown leather strap. The moon phase complication is described as difficult to set precisely. One owner found the watch to feel cheap for its $300 price point. Overall, owners rate the Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue 37mm Leather Strap Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and subtle strap taper.

Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch for its authentic vintage aesthetic, which evokes a genuine WW1 feel. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent legibility, with large numerals and cathedral hands facilitating quick time-telling. The watch is considered a strong value proposition, offering a quality build and appealing design at a fair price. One owner notes the brand acknowledges that the orange lume choice results in weaker illumination. The 37mm case size and wire lugs contribute to its wearability. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with Orange Lume Watch highly for its vintage charm and legibility at the price.