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Seiko Prospex Land MechanicalvsVario Futurist

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Prospex Land Mechanical
SeikoProspex Land Mechanical
MSRP $995
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Prospex Land Mechanical$995
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$648

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

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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