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Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big DatevsVario Futurist

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Big Crown ProPilot Big Date
OrisBig Crown ProPilot Big Date
MSRP $2,600
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date38 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date$2,600
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
751
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$648

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date for its legible dial and comfortable 41mm size, with many noting its sharp, original design suitable for daily wear. Some reviewers flag the 38-hour power reserve as unimpressive for the price and suggest the movement's decoration could be improved, while others point out the "Big Date" complication is misleading and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. The cockpit-style clasp is a noted highlight. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date highly for its legibility and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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