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Oak & Oscar The SandfordvsVario Futurist

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The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Sandford40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Sandford40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Sandford100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Sandford$1,850
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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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