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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$388

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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