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Horage Lensman 2vsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Lensman 2
HorageLensman 2
MSRP $6,100
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lensman 239mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Lensman 272h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Lensman 250m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Lensman 2$6,100
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9.98mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
Exposure Calculator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$388

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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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