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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsVario 1918 Pilot

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$388

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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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