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Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar HikervsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$388

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What people say

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Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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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