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Tissot PRXvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

PRX
TissotPRX
MSRP $2,150
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRX42mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
PRX68h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
PRX100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
PRX$2,150
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.54mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
13mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Graded green
White
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux A05.H31
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$388

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What people say

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Tissot PRX

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PRX for its exceptional finishing and value, with many noting it punches well above its price point. The well-constructed case and bracelet are frequently highlighted, as is its comfortable wearing profile and attractive sunburst dial. Some owners find the hype around the PRX overblown, and a few have noted quality control issues with specific models, such as a loose chrono hand or dust on the hands. The lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet is a recurring minor criticism, and some reviewers suggest the dial hands could be less shiny or that the quartz movement could be more accurate. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its impressive finishing and integrated bracelet design at an accessible price.

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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