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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVario 1918 Pilot

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$388

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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