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Sternglas KantonvsVario Futurist

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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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