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Maen Mahjong 36vsVario Futurist

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Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mahjong 3636mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Mahjong 3640h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Mahjong 3650m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Mahjong 36$899
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
MHV.03
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$648

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What people say

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Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability 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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