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Maen Manhattan 40vsVario Futurist

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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