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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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