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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne for its desirability and comfort, with one user noting the dial's appealing appearance. The Aerodyne line is considered fantastic and underrated, with small details making it suitable as a daily watch. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne highly for its comfort and desirability as a daily wearer.

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aerodyne38mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Aerodyne40h
1918 Pilot
Water Resistance
Aerodyne100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Aerodyne$349
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$388
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