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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsVario Futurist

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$648

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What people say

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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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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