Which is cheaper, the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako is the cheaper of the two at $320, against $648 for the Vario Futurist — a $328 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako or the Vario Futurist?

The Oceanica Watch Co. Mako wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako or the Vario Futurist?

The Oceanica Watch Co. Mako is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako uses the Seiko NH35 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Oceanica Watch Co.Mako

MSRP $320

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MSRP $648

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mako41mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Mako—

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Mako200m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Mako$320

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Blue

Purple

Lume

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$320

$648

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