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Vario FuturistvsLongines MINI DOLCEVITA

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
MINI DOLCEVITA
LonginesMINI DOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
MINI DOLCEVITA29mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
MINI DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
MINI DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Futurist$648
MINI DOLCEVITA$4,300

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
29mm
Thickness
10mm
6.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
29mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L178.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$4,300

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What people say

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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.

Longines MINI DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA's timeless styling and comfortable, unique strap design, with one reviewer calling it a versatile "Little Black Dress" watch. Some owners find the bracelet option potentially trendy and suggest the leather versions offer more enduring style. One owner notes the watch wears looser than expected, requiring a looser fit than on their own wrist. Overall, owners rate the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA highly for its elegant design and comfortable, distinctive strap at its price point.

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