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Vario 1918 PilotvsZelos Nova 37

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

1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1918 Pilot40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
1918 Pilot40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
1918 Pilot50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
1918 Pilot$388
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Salmon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
ETA 7001

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$388
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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