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Boldr The VogelkopvsVario Futurist

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The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$648

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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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