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Orient Esteem IIvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$388

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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.

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