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Fears BrunswickvsVario Futurist

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Brown
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$648

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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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