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Vaer Design Navy SolarvsVario Futurist

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Design Navy Solar36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Design Navy Solar40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Design Navy Solar100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Design Navy Solar$299
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Navy
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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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