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Orient Multi-Year CalendarvsVario Futurist

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Multi-Year Calendar
OrientMulti-Year Calendar
MSRP $325
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Multi-Year Calendar43.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Multi-Year Calendar40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Multi-Year Calendar50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Multi-Year Calendar$325
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Champagne
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6D22
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

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Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.

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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