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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Fire Exit Watch
William WoodFire Exit Watch
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Fire Exit Watch41mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Fire Exit Watch40h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Fire Exit Watch100m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Sellita SW220

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$1,495

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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.

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

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