Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a $38 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Vario 1918 Pilot wears larger at 40mm versus 29.6mm for the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) — a 10.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Vario 1918 Pilot is rated to 50m versus 5m for the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies).

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) runs a quartz caliber (6N01), while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

Side by side

Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)vsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

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MSRP $350

Vario 1918 Pilot

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MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)29.6mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)40h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)50m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)$350

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

6N01

Miyota 8N33

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$388

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