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Redux Zero-HourvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zero-Hour39mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Zero-Hour41h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Zero-Hour200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Zero-Hour
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388

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What people say

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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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