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Spinnaker CroftvsVario Futurist

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Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Croft40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Croft150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Croft$219
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing 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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