Which is bigger, the Retter Watches 22 or the Vario Futurist?

The Retter Watches 22 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Retter Watches 22 or the Vario Futurist?

The Retter Watches 22 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Retter Watches 22 or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Retter Watches 22.

What movement does the Retter Watches 22 run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Retter Watches 22 uses the Sellita SW400 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Retter Watches 22

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Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

2240mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

2238h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

22200m

Futurist100m

MSRP

22—

Futurist$648

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Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Frost White

Purple

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW400

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$648

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