Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic is the cheaper of the two at $415, against $648 for the Vario Futurist — a $233 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Vario Futurist?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic or the Vario Futurist?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic uses the 82S0 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Manufaktur Waldhoff RepublicvsVario Futurist

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic

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MSRP $415

Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Republic42mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Republic42h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Republic100m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Republic$415

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

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Purple

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

82S0

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$415

$648

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