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Tudor Black Bay One 31vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Black Bay One 31
TudorBlack Bay One 31
MSRP $4,600
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay One 3131mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay One 3150h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Black Bay One 31100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Black Bay One 31$4,600
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
31mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,600
$388

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What people say

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Tudor Black Bay One 31

Owners widely report the Tudor Black Bay One 31's polished case and bracelet scratch easily, though its wearability under gloves and robust movement are praised. Some desire more micro-adjustment options on the clasp, and a lack of contrast between the silver dial and hands is noted. The 31mm size may be a consideration for daily wear due to its 50-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tudor Black Bay One 31 for its comfortable wearability and robust movement, despite concerns about case scratching and clasp adjustability.

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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