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Seiko Prospex LX linevsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44.8mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
Seiko NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$388

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

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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