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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal MechanicalvsVario Futurist

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Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Union Terminal Mechanical
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Union Terminal Mechanical$650
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$648

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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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