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Sinn 105 St Sa UTCvsVario Futurist

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105 St Sa UTC
Sinn105 St Sa UTC
MSRP $1,998
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
105 St Sa UTC41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
105 St Sa UTC38h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
105 St Sa UTC200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
105 St Sa UTC$1,998
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
bead-blasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW 330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,998
$648

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What people say

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Sinn 105 St Sa UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Sinn 105 St Sa UTC for its legible dial, precise bi-directional bezel action, and the technical, toolish aesthetic of its bead-blasted, TEGIMENT-hardened steel case. The watch is noted for its smooth sweep and snappy date change, with accuracy often within COSC standards, and its vertical day/date display with a German day wheel is a distinctive feature. Some owners find the lug-to-lug distance large for smaller wrists, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weakness by one source, while the non-lumed UTC hand is a deliberate design choice. The Sinn 105 St Sa UTC utilizes a Sellita SW330-1 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200 meters of water resistance. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 105 St Sa UTC highly for its robust build quality and functional tool watch design 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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