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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
DOLCEVITA43.8mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
DOLCEVITA45h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
10mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
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
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$2,000

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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 DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its elegant dial, beautiful case shape, and value, with some finding its aesthetic superior to other luxury brands. One owner notes the presentation box is high quality. However, multiple owners flag the crown as comically bad and difficult to wind or set. This quartz fashion watch offers a dynamic dial and good wrist presence at $1,600, featuring interchangeable straps. Overall, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its classy appearance and value, with the elegant dial being a key draw.

From video reviewers

The Longines DOLCEVITA's automatic movement is praised for its accuracy and smooth operation. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is comfortable, making it suitable for everyday wear. A drawback is the watch's lume could be brighter, which might be a problem for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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