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Spinnaker Hull RivieravsVario Futurist

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

Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Riviera42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Hull Riviera40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Hull Riviera100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Hull Riviera$169
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy 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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