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Farer MOONPHASEvsVario Futurist

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

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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