Which is cheaper, the DIFICIANO Barracuda or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the DIFICIANO Barracuda is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $648 for the Vario Futurist — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the DIFICIANO Barracuda or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the DIFICIANO Barracuda — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the DIFICIANO Barracuda or the Vario Futurist?

The DIFICIANO Barracuda is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the DIFICIANO Barracuda run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the DIFICIANO Barracuda uses the Miyota 9015 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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DIFICIANO BarracudavsVario Futurist

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DIFICIANO Barracuda

MSRP $549

Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Barracuda36mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Barracuda—

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Barracuda300m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Barracuda$549

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Blue

Purple

Lume

Swiss SuperLumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$648

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