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Vario 1918 Medic BrassvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
1918 Medic Brass40h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
1918 Medic Brass100m
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
1918 Medic Brass$388
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
10mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$6,870

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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