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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited EditionvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition39mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition$700
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V192
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$388

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its attractive vintage-inspired aesthetics, functional solar dials, and wearable proportions, with some noting the chronograph pushers are a joy to operate. The domed sapphire crystal is a recurring positive, as is the overall value proposition at its price point, with specific models highlighted for their neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. However, several sources point to a limited bracelet clasp with only two micro-adjustments and a small, hard-to-read date window as drawbacks. Some owners also note internal reflections on the domed sapphire crystal and occasional slight misalignment of the chronograph seconds hand at zero. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its compelling retro design and modern solar functionality at an accessible 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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