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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsBoldr Venture GMT

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
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
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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