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Oris Big Crown DiamondsvsVario Futurist

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Big Crown Diamonds
OrisBig Crown Diamonds
MSRP $3,300
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown Diamonds34mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown Diamonds42 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Big Crown Diamonds50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Big Crown Diamonds$3,300
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
531
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$648

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown Diamonds

Owners widely praise the Oris Big Crown Diamonds for its timeless design, vintage charm, and recognizable details like cathedral hands and the pointer date function. Reviewers highlight the stunning gradient dial and the "Bullseye" tuxedo dial as particularly beautiful. The 38mm case is considered versatile, and the watch offers remarkable value. However, some owners note the standard Sellita movement has a short power reserve and plain finishing, and the strap is not durable. A reviewer points out slightly imperfect Super-LumiNova printing on the hour numerals, and one owner finds the two-tone bracelet overly flashy. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Big Crown Diamonds highly for its unique design and value at its price point.

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.

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