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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $549

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$549

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

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