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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$995

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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 Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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