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Sinn 6096vsVario 1918 Pilot

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

6096
Sinn6096
MSRP $3,478
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
609641.5mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
609642h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
6096100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
6096$3,478
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Pilot
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 330-1
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,478
$388

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What people say

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Sinn 6096

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6096 for its elegant and versatile aesthetic, suitable for both dressy and smart-casual occasions, noting its crisp dial details and superb hand finishing. The watch is appreciated for its robust build and the convenience of its three-time-zone tracking. One owner flags the 40-hour power reserve as necessitating daily wear, and the lume is described as decent. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 6096 highly for its sophisticated design and versatile wearability.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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