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Tudor PelagosvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Pelagos
TudorPelagos
MSRP $6,025
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos40mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos70h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos500m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Pelagos$6,025
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
14.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5612
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,025
$388

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos

Owners widely praise the Tudor Pelagos for its robust tool-watch aesthetic, titanium case that offers a light and balanced feel, and excellent value. Reviewers highlight its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the fully lumed dial and bezel. The 60-click bezel action is described as lovely, and the self-adjusting clasp provides useful micro-adjustment. Some owners note that the sharp finishing, particularly on the bracelet, can feel cold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its exceptional value and robust dive watch specifications.

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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