Which is cheaper, the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass is the cheaper of the two at $428, against $498 for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic — a $70 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass.

What movement does the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass uses the Miyota 82s5 and the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Vario NAVI Single Hand CompassvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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MSRP $428

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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MSRP $498

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

NAVI Single Hand Compass40h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

NAVI Single Hand Compass100m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Grey

Steel

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82s5

Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$428

$498

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What people say

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Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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