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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Silver
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$648

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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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