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Praesidus Desert FieldvsVario Futurist

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Red
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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