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Tissot BellissimavsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Bellissima
TissotBellissima
MSRP $875
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bellissima29mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Bellissima48h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Bellissima50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Bellissima$875
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
29mm
40mm
Thickness
9.63mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
45mm
Lug Width
5mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$388

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What people say

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Tissot Bellissima

Owners widely praise the Tissot Bellissima for its beautiful dial and rose gold tone, with many finding it a keeper for everyday wear. One owner appreciates the automatic movement and open case back, noting it is a beautiful choice. The 29mm size is described as appearing large on very small wrists. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Bellissima highly for its aesthetic appeal and suitability for daily wear.

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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