Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $420 for the Spinnaker Noir Radiance — a $32 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance is rated to 180m versus 50m for the Vario 1918 Pilot.

What movement does the Spinnaker Noir Radiance run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

Side by side

Spinnaker Noir RadiancevsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Spinnaker Noir Radiance

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MSRP $420

Vario 1918 Pilot

vario-1918-pilot-white-dial-with-white-lume-watch

MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noir Radiance42mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

Noir Radiance40h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

Noir Radiance180m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

Noir Radiance$420

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Noir Radiance

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

Miyota 8N33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$388

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