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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
24mm
Thickness
10mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
L209.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$1,650

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What people say

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its extreme thinness, slim profile, and elegant, discreet design, making it exceptionally comfortable and almost unnoticeable on the wrist. The quartz version is noted for its reliability and "grab and go" convenience, while the automatic is considered a slim, dressy piece. Pre-owned prices for the quartz model range from $300 to $600, significantly lower than its $1650 retail. Some owners find the styling and Roman numerals appealing, and the bracelet is described as comfortable. One owner advises against gold plating due to potential wear, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. Discussions also arise regarding battery life in the quartz models, with one owner reporting a battery failure within months of replacement. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant, thin design and comfortable wearability at its pre-owned price point.

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