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Tissot Goldrun GoldvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Goldrun Gold
TissotGoldrun Gold
MSRP $3,950
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Goldrun Gold38mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Goldrun Gold40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Goldrun Gold30m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Goldrun Gold$3,950
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
4.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Indices
Indexes
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,950
$388

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What people say

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Tissot Goldrun Gold

The Tissot Goldrun Gold is widely regarded as an exceptional value in the gold watch segment, praised for offering a solid 18K gold timepiece at an accessible price point. Owners highlight its elegant and lightweight 38mm case, featuring a classic white dial with rose gold-tone hands and markers. The watch is powered by a reliable ETA E64.111 Precidrive quartz movement. On balance, owners consider the Tissot Goldrun Gold a great deal for its genuine gold construction and classic 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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