Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a $89 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Vario 1918 Pilot wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario 1918 Pilot.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)vsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

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MSRP $299

Vario 1918 Pilot

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MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)38mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)40h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)100m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)$299

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black - Bonklip

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 8N33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$388

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