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Orient Symphony IVvsVario Futurist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Symphony IV
OrientSymphony IV
MSRP $325
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Symphony IV41.6mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Symphony IV40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Symphony IV50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Symphony IV$325
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41.6mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its 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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