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Makydo Mystic BluevsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
27mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388

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What people say

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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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