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Vario FuturistvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

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

Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz
WolbrookSkindiver WT Mecaquartz
MSRP $348

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz150m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz$348

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$348

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz for its authentic vintage vibe, Worldtimer bezel, and value, offering more personality than typical retro divers. The upgraded model is noted for its perfect look at its price point with a domed crystal and screwed-down crown. Some owners flag mismatched hand and marker colors, poor lume, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting high on its strap. Accuracy is described as quartz-level, and the push/pull crown has excellent friction with a smooth, 120-click bezel. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz highly for its vintage personality and value for money.

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