Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-YS018 or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-YS018 is the cheaper of the two at $171, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a $217 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-YS018 or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Pagani Design PD-YS018 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-YS018 or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Vario 1918 Pilot carries a 40-hour power reserve against 36 hours on the Pagani Design PD-YS018.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-YS018 run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Pagani Design PD-YS018 runs a automatic caliber, while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

Side by side

Pagani Design PD-YS018vsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Pagani Design PD-YS018

pd-ys018

MSRP $171

Vario 1918 Pilot

vario-1918-pilot-white-dial-with-white-lume-watch

MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-YS01842mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

PD-YS01836h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

PD-YS01850m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

PD-YS018$171

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 8N33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

36h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$171

$388

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