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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388

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What people say

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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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