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Oak & Oscar The JacksonvsVario Futurist

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The Jackson
Oak & OscarThe Jackson
MSRP $2,850
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Jackson40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Jackson60 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Jackson50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Jackson$2,850
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Purple
Indices
Baton
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Eterna Caliber 39 (Cal. 3916M)
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60 hoursh
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$648

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Jackson

Oak & Oscar The Jackson is a 40mm flyback chronograph praised for its balanced design and fine details, with reviewers highlighting the readability of the dial, particularly the new blue option and the 12-hour stacked subdial. The watch features a modular Eterna caliber movement, with one version utilizing the 3916M and another the 3907M, and is housed in a 40mm steel case. It is priced at $3,150 and includes two Horween leather straps and a watch wallet. On balance, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Jackson to be a sporty, subtle chronograph with a comfortable wearability and an easy-to-read dial.

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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