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Grand Seiko SBGH341vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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SBGH341
Grand SeikoSBGH341
MSRP $7,900
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34138mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34155h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
SBGH341100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
SBGH341$7,900
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,900
$388

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH341

The Grand Seiko SBGH341 is noted for its vintage-friendly 38mm size and high-intensity titanium construction. Reviewers highlight its bezel-less design and textured light pink dial. The hi-beat automatic calibre 9S85 movement offers a claimed accuracy of +5 to -3 seconds per day. One concern raised is that the highly polished Zaratsu case finish may be prone to scratching. The titanium bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH341 for its refined 38mm sizing and lightweight titanium build.

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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