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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsVario 1918 Pilot

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1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
28mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T201
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$388

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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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