Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /vsVario Futurist
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Measurements
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TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /
Futurist
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
48mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$685
$648
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE / for its comfortable 39mm size and excellent wearability, with reviewers highlighting its unique TV dial shape and retro aesthetic. The bracelet is frequently commended for its on-the-fly micro-adjust clasp and overall comfort. The Miyota 9039 movement is described as solid and smooth-winding. Some owners find the design cool and potentially too retro, while others note that square watches of this size can wear larger. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE / highly for its comfortable dimensions and distinctive vintage design at its price point.
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.
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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