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Vario 1918 PilotvsGruppo Gamma Field III

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

1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388
Field III
Gruppo GammaField III
MSRP $439

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Pilot40mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
1918 Pilot40h
Field III41h
Water Resistance
1918 Pilot50m
Field III200m
MSRP
1918 Pilot$388
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$439

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What people say

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.

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