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Vario 1918 Trench BrassvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1918 Trench Brass40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1918 Trench Brass100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
1918 Trench Brass$388
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$1,799

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What people say

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Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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