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Vario 1918 PilotvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Pilot40mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
1918 Pilot40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
1918 Pilot50m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
1918 Pilot$388
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$428

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What people say

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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