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Tudor RoyalvsVario Futurist

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

Royal
TudorRoyal
MSRP $4,100
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Royal30mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Royal50h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Royal100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Royal$4,100
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
30mm
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
7mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Purple

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$648

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What people say

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Tudor Royal

Owners widely praise the Tudor Royal's integrated bracelet, with many calling it the star of the watch, noting its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability, and several reviewers highlight its attractive value proposition starting under $3,000. Some owners find its Roman numerals and bezel lean dressy, while others appreciate its toned-down bezel and find the watch looks better in person. Accuracy figures range from +1 second per day to about -6 seconds per day, and the 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback by some. The lack of bracelet micro-adjustment makes achieving a perfect fit difficult for some owners, and the date window's placement is seen as a missed opportunity for better dial balance. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Royal highly for its bracelet finishing and value at the price.

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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