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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsVario Futurist

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1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$648
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