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RZE Resolute Type AvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute Type A39mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Resolute Type A40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Resolute Type A200m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Resolute Type A$499
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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What people say

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RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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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