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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$328

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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