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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$5,550

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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 ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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