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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 82s5
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$388

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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