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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsVario Futurist

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$648

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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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