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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$218

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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