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Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wreck Automatic44mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Wreck Automatic40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Wreck Automatic200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Wreck Automatic$189
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel 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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