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Vario 1918 Trench BrassvsBoldr Venture GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
1918 Trench Brass40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
1918 Trench Brass100m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
1918 Trench Brass$388
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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