Which is cheaper, the Kobold Limits or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $1,250 for the Kobold Limits — a $602 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Limits or the Vario Futurist?

The Kobold Limits wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Limits or the Vario Futurist?

The Kobold Limits is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Kobold Limits run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Limits uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Kobold LimitsvsVario Futurist

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MSRP $1,250

MSRP $648

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Limits42.5mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Limits—

Futurist—

Water Resistance

Limits300m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Limits$1,250

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

—

Purple

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,250

$648

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