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Vario FuturistvsBoldr Venture

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

Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Venture200m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$339

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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