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Oak & Oscar The SandfordvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Sandford40mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
The Sandford40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
The Sandford100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
The Sandford$1,850
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Charcoal
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$388

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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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