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Vario 1918 Medic Brass

The Vario 1918 Medic Brass is a 40 mm brass field watch with a Seiko NH38A automatic movement.

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Price
$388
Material
Brass
Grade / type
Brass
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
10 mm
Lug-to-lug
48 mm
Origin
Singapore
Movement
Automatic, hand-winding, hacking
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Power reserve
More than 40h
Complications
Time only
Colour
Gold
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
316L stainless steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Sold on a 20mm strap; wire lugs.
Crystal
2mm double-domed sapphire, inner AR
Dial
Cream or white enamel with orange lume and a red pulsometer scale (graduated for 30 pulsations)
Dial colours
White Red Champagne
Lume
Super-LumiNova C3 (orange emission)
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Display back
High confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Vario (maker) Spec checksAlloy Aug 2026Price Aug 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Vario 1918 Medic Brass nickel-free?

No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What is the case of the Vario 1918 Medic Brass made of?

The case is brass. That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The case is 40 mm across, 10 mm thick and 48 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Vario 1918 Medic Brass cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $388.

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