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Vaer SwissvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Swiss
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$388

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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.

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