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Vario FuturistvsWilliam Wood Fearless

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$920

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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