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Seiko Prospex RotocallvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Prospex Rotocall
SeikoProspex Rotocall
MSRP $550
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Rotocall37mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Rotocall40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Rotocall100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Prospex Rotocall$550
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A824
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$388

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Rotocall

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Rotocall for its charismatic retro design and comfortable 37mm size, with many appreciating its space-faring heritage. However, multiple sources criticize its price point, suggesting it is too high for an all-digital quartz watch with features like a stamped clasp, mineral crystal, and standard quartz movement. Some owners also note drawbacks such as a flimsy battery mount and split pin bracelet construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Rotocall visually appealing and a faithful re-release, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to its price.

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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