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Dan Henry 1975vsVario Futurist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
197540h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
1975150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
1975$310
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb 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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