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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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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