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Orient Stretto ChronographvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Stretto Chronograph
OrientStretto Chronograph
MSRP $350
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stretto Chronograph40mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Stretto Chronograph40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Stretto Chronograph50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Stretto Chronograph$350
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
11.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.12mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Champagne
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VS752
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$388

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What people say

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Orient Stretto Chronograph

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Chronograph for its exclusivity and unique colorway, with one owner noting a preference for the version without the logo for a classier aesthetic. One owner found the bracelet uncomfortable. Overall, owners appreciate the Orient Stretto Chronograph for its distinctive appearance.

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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