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Timefactors PRS-30vsVario 1918 Pilot

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PRS-30
TimefactorsPRS-30
MSRP $1,013
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388
What people say

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Timefactors PRS-30

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its excellent value and solid construction, with many appreciating its aesthetic details like cream dials and blued hands. Some owners note the well-built but stiff 5-link bracelet on certain models, and one owner reported noticeable rotor wobble from a Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its robust build and attractive design at a fraction of the price of competitors.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRS-3042mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
PRS-30
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
PRS-30100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
PRS-30$1,013
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
24mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Dark Brown
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,013
$388
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