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Nodus UnityvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Unity
NodusUnity
MSRP $725
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Unity36.5mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Unity41h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Unity150m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Unity$725
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$388

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What people say

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Nodus Unity

The Nodus Unity is praised for its novel design, featuring a fixed ceramic bezel and a textured sunray dial, and its slim 36.5mm case. It is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement, regulated to ±8 seconds per day, with a 41-hour power reserve and 150m water resistance. Reviewers note the well-executed bracelet with a five-position extension clasp, though its aesthetic is compromised when fully extended. Some find the dial colors may not appeal to everyone. Overall, reviewers highlight the Nodus Unity's refined yet playful sports watch aesthetic and slim wearability at its price point.

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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