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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsZelos Comet 39

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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