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Praesidus Desert FieldvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 8N33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$388

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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