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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$388

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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