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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsBoldr Venture

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Venture200m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black Dawn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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