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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$3,200

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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