Which is cheaper, the Aision Watch Co Tourbillon or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $1,537 for the Aision Watch Co Tourbillon — a $889 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aision Watch Co Tourbillon or the Vario Futurist?

The Aision Watch Co Tourbillon wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aision Watch Co Tourbillon or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Aision Watch Co Tourbillon.

What movement does the Aision Watch Co Tourbillon run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aision Watch Co Tourbillon uses the Hangzhou 3-Series Tourbillon and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Aision Watch Co Tourbillon

MSRP $1,537

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MSRP $648

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Tourbillon

Futurist

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

41mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11.8mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$1,537

$648

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Hangzhou 3-Series Tourbillon

Miyota 9039

Spec

Tourbillon

Futurist

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Gunmetal

Purple

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 (Grade A)

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3-Series Tourbillon

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,537

$648

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