The Wristwatch Field Guide

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

The Vario 1918 Trench Brass is a current-production field watch with a brass case. It is priced under the $599 median for the category.

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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
Caliber
Miyota 82S5 (gilt, Cotes de Geneve)
Complications
Time only
Colour
Gold
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
316L stainless steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Sold on a 20mm strap (18mm on the 37mm case); wire lugs.
Crystal
2mm double-domed sapphire, inner AR
Dial
Black or cream enamel with orange lume; small seconds at 6
Dial colours
Black Champagne
Lume
Super-LumiNova C3 (orange emission)
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (black dial between batches)
Not published
Reference, Weight, Power reserve, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Display back
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Vario (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Vario 1918 Trench Brass nickel-free?

No. At least one part that touches the skin is nickel-bearing steel (commonly the caseback or clasp), so the guide does not mark it nickel-free.

What is the case material of the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Vario 1918 Trench Brass has a brass case, though its caseback is steel. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, 10 mm thick, 48 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 100 m.

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

It is current-production and lists from $388.

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