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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsVario Futurist

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$648

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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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