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Vario FuturistvsLongines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE
LonginesLEGEND DIVER BRONZE
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE42mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE72h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE300m
MSRP
Futurist$648
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Purple
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$3,550

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What people say

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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 LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

The Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE is widely praised for its striking green fumé dial and heritage design, with reviewers noting its value and the thoughtful inclusion of a hypoallergenic titanium caseback. Owners find the watch comfortable and stylish, appreciating its retro styling and internal rotating bezel. However, some owners report that the bronze case patinas slowly, developing a muted darkening, and that the lume is not strong. A few owners also find the long lugs make it too large for smaller wrists, and one notes the clasp is a scratch magnet and the bracelet lacks end links. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE highly for its captivating dial and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

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