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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$648

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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