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Vario FuturistvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Futurist$648
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

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
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Purple
Black
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
$3,200

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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 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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