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Vario FuturistvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$995

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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 Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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