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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$388

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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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