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Farer Portobello - Nearly NewvsVario Futurist

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Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Portobello - Nearly New100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,155
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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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