
Finding alternatives to
Vario White (Steel)
Ref. vario-1918-pilot-white-dial-with-white-lume-watch
41 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$388
Microbrand picks· 23
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Lorier
Standard
39mm · Manual$599
Pilot · Manual

Yema
Standard
40mm · Automatic$1,614
Pilot · Same size

Zelos
Arctic
39mm · Automatic$899
Pilot · Same size

Cincinnati Watch Company
P-40 A-11 Pilot
38mm · Automatic$695
Pilot · Similar size

Dan Henry
Black Chronograph
41mm · Automatic$370
Pilot · Same size

Islander
Islander Thunderbolt Pilot Watch with Black Mother of Pearl Dial #ISL-322
40mm · Automatic$429
Pilot · Same size

Cincinnati Watch Company
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
38mm · Automatic$895
Pilot · Similar size

Farer
Barnwell
40mm · $1,350
Pilot · Same size

Farer
PILOT SERIES II
40mm · $1,350
Pilot · Same size

Astor + Banks
B2
42mm · Automatic$1,249
Pilot · Similar size

AVI-8
Gökçen Black
42mm · Automatic$465
Pilot · Similar size

AVI-8
WOOLSTON
42mm · Automatic$490
Pilot · Similar size

AVI-8
Sky Gauge
42mm · Automatic$400
Pilot · Similar size

Islander
Islander Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-14
42mm · Automatic$299
Pilot · Similar size

Islander
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
42mm · Automatic$299
Pilot · Similar size

Yema
Black
38.5mm · Automatic$990
Pilot · Similar size

Nodus
Sector II Pilot
38mm · Automatic$550
Pilot · Similar size

Nodus
Sector II Pilot - DLC
38mm · Automatic$675
Pilot · Similar size

AVI-8
NEWTON
43mm · Automatic$350
Pilot · 10% less

Praesidus
TMI NH35 36mm
36mm · Automatic$555
Pilot

Praesidus
TMI NH35 36mm
36mm · Automatic$600
Pilot

Praesidus
TMI NH35 36mm
36mm · Automatic$1,100
Pilot

Praesidus
TMI NH35 36mm
36mm · Automatic$595
Pilot
Steps up from here· 18
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint.

Marathon
Arctic White on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,000
Pilot · Same size

Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
36mm · Manual$975
Pilot · Manual

Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
40mm · Manual$2,445
Pilot · Manual

Marathon
Black on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,000
Pilot · Same size

Marathon
Black on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,400
Pilot · Same size

Marathon
Black on 3-Piece Rubber Strap
41mm · Automatic$1,300
Pilot · Same size

Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
43mm · Manual$1,795
Pilot · Manual

Bremont
Short
40mm · Mechanical$4,500
Pilot · Same size

Fortis
Flieger F-39
39mm · Automatic$2,530
Pilot · Same size

Fortis
Flieger F-39 Werk 7
39mm · Automatic$4,510
Pilot · Same size

Fortis
Flieger F-41
41mm · Automatic$2,530
Pilot · Same size

Fortis
Flieger F-41 Werk 7
41mm · Automatic$4,510
Pilot · Same size

Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
38mm · Automatic$1,095
Pilot · Similar size

Longines
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
39.5mm · Manual$5,550
Pilot · Manual

Bremont
Model 1 Stainless White
43mm · Automatic$5,595
Pilot · 1342% more

Bremont
Black / Orange 42mm
42mm · Automatic$5,300
Pilot · Similar size

Bremont
White / Blue Barrel
43mm · Automatic$5,400
Pilot · 1292% more

Longines
SPIRIT PILOT
39mm · Automatic$3,100
Pilot · Same size