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Vario FuturistvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,750

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
DOLCEVITA37mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Futurist$648
DOLCEVITA$4,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
7.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L176.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$4,750

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita for its excellent value and beautiful dial, with some considering it superior to alternatives. The polished bracelet and case finishing are frequently highlighted as strengths. One owner notes the watch is a step up from older models. However, community members consistently criticize the crown, describing it as "comically bad" for winding and setting. On balance, owners rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite the widely noted crown issues.

From video reviewers

The value proposition and Art Deco-inspired design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the keen pricing as a significant advantage.

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