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Nodus Sector II SportvsVario 1918 Pilot

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Glossy
White
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$388

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

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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