Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century ModernvsVario Futurist

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern at true scale

Mid-Century Modern

Vario Futurist at true scale

Futurist

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

10.2mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

n/a

MSRP

$1,995

$648

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Miyota 9039

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$648
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern's gorgeous dial with art deco detail and its versatility as a strap monster. The watch is generally considered well-made and accurate, with one owner reporting -2 seconds per day and another noting it keeps good time. The 38mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too small, and a few owners view the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement as a drawback, with one noting the crown is difficult to wind. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern highly for its attractive dial and strap versatility.

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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