Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $648 for the Vario Futurist — a $410 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Vario Futurist?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A 38 run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Sheffield 1A 38vsVario Futurist

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Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

Vario Futurist

vario-futurist-watch-sunburst-purple-fume-watch

MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A 3838mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

1A 38—

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

1A 38200m

Futurist100m

MSRP

1A 38$238

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Blue

Purple

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$238

$648

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