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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagnevsVario 1918 Pilot

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1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion neomatik champagne36.4mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Orion neomatik champagne43 hoursh
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Orion neomatik champagne50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Orion neomatik champagne$4,410
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
36.4mm
40mm
Thickness
8.5mm
10mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,410
$388

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne's in-house automatic movement and thin 9.5mm profile, with some finding its timekeeping comparable to COSC-certified watches. The champagne dial color scheme is frequently highlighted as fantastic. However, one owner notes that the largest size appears off due to proportions or the date window, and the crown reportedly rolls back slightly when winding, a trait described as normal. Some owners suggest the Orion neomatik offers better value at a discount. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne highly for its excellent dress watch proportions and attractive champagne dial at its price point.

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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