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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$388

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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