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Vario FuturistvsWilliam Wood The Watch

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
The Watch
William WoodThe Watch
MSRP $820

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
The Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
The Watch40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
The Watch100m
MSRP
Futurist$648
The Watch$820

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
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$820

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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 The Watch

William Wood The Watch is praised for its fun, well-themed packages and unique design elements inspired by historical and heroic themes. Reviewers note impressive finishing and functional collector's boxes. One model features a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement with a 48-hour power reserve, while another has a 42mm bronze case with striking red accents. Design inspirations include fire alarm-themed exhibition casebacks, fire engine dashboard sub-dials, ship's engine order telegraph dials, and NYC skyline casebacks. On balance, William Wood The Watch is a well-finished, thematically rich offering for enthusiasts.

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