Which is cheaper, the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $399 for the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition — a $11 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario 1918 Pilot.

What movement does the Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition runs a automatic caliber (NH38), while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

Side by side

Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special EditionvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition

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MSRP $399

Vario 1918 Pilot

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MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition41.5mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition40h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition100m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition$399

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 8N33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$388

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