Vario 1918 Trench Watch
Here we have what I consider to be The Microbrand Watch of 2021. You will find an extended review video of the Vario 1918 Trench watch, a very successful Kickstarter campaign from the Singapore microbrand. I cover all the fine details including specs, pros, cons, macro view, accessories, and plenty more. Below, you will also find a variety of pictures and a summary of the content.
Details:
- Model: Vario 1918 Trench
- Diameter: 37mm
- Height: 12.1mm
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Lug-to-lug: ~44mm
- Weight: ~67.35g
- Case: 316L Stainless Steel, screwdown crown
- Movement: Miyota 82S5 Automatic
- Accuracy: -20 to +40 sec/day
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Crystal: Sapphire w/ AR coating
- Water Resistance: 10atm/100m/300ft
- Lume: C3 Super-LumiNova
- Pre-order Price ~$300
- Retail Price: ~$370
The Video
https://youtu.be/PVTx7wek3gM
Timeline:
- Historical Context: 1:44
- Specs: 3:22
- Pros: 7:14
- Cons: 17:08
- The Pro of the Con: 21:22
- Macro View: 22:33
- Accessories: 27:00 (travel pods, bund straps, canvas straps, watch trays, gemstone silicone bracelets)
- On the Wrist: 33:23
- Final Thoughts: 34:54
Pros:
- The blend of vintage and modern
- Enamel dial
- Small seconds at 6
- Solid wired lugs
- Crown design: size, tucked at 4, screw-down
- Bund strap, very comfortable
- Metal transitions, brushed and polished
- Caseback options
- The people (Ivan and Judy), so nice
- C3 Lume
- Visual simplicity
- Printing definition
Cons:
- Loud rotor on Miyota 82S5
- Potential accuracy issues (-20 to +40 sec/day)
Photos
Final Thought
I really do believe this is the microbrand watch of 2021. A beautiful blend of vintage and modern that should resonate with watch enthusiasts. I cannot wait for the 40mm brass medic with cream dial to arrive in May, at which point I will revisit this topic. Well done Vario!
