Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $420 for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch — a $32 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch runs a automatic caliber (F6B24), while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

Side by side

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic WatchvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

Vario 1918 Pilot

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MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

F6B24

Miyota 8N33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$388

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