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Farer ROCHÉ IIvsVario Futurist

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ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROCHÉ II39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
ROCHÉ II50h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
ROCHÉ II100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
ROCHÉ II$1,495
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design 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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