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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable 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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