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Farer Lethbridge GoldvsVario Futurist

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Lethbridge Gold
FarerLethbridge Gold
MSRP $1,085
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lethbridge Gold38.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Lethbridge Gold45h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Lethbridge Gold50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Lethbridge Gold$1,085
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer Lethbridge Gold

Owners widely praise the Farer Lethbridge Gold's attractive appearance and finishing, with one owner calling its PVD gold finish the best they've seen. The watch runs at +4 seconds per day. Some owners note the gold PVD coating can scratch easily and fades slightly on edges, and the original strap tarnished quickly, leading some to seek strap alternatives like blue or gray leather, or NATO/sailcloth. One owner mentions its manual-wind movement and that it is not real gold, which is acceptable given the price. Overall, owners rate the Farer Lethbridge Gold highly for its striking aesthetics and good value, despite minor concerns about the strap and PVD durability.

From video reviewers

The 24-time-zone display is a key strength. No consensus on weaknesses.

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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